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"Revelations  of  the  Life  Beautiful" 
Los  Angeles  is  prolific  in  thinkers  of 
power  and  writers  of  no  mean  ability 
to  crystallize  their  thoughts  into  last- 
ing form,  and  to  the  already  long  list 
of  recent  worthy  contributions  to  this 
local  literature  now  is  added  a  book 
from  whose  pages  shines  a  pure  and 
beautiful  soul. 

"Revelations  of  the  Life  Beautiful," 
by  M.  Evalyn  Davis,  will  appeal  to  the 
spiritually-minded,  to  the  searcher 
after  the  esoteric  in  ethical  living,  to 
the  mental  scientist,  be  he  Christian 
Scientist,  or  New  Thought  advocate, 
Universalist  or  Fellowshiper.  It  is  a 
good  book  for  the  quiet  hour  of  medi- 
tation on  "whatsoever  things  are  pure, 
whatsoever  things  are  lovely,"  for  that 
hour  when,  in  the  words  of  the  book, 
"you  pause  for  greater  strength  to 
bide  the  harvest-time  of  God."  The 
oneness  of  all  life,  the  kinship  of  God 
and  man,  the  omnipotence  of  mind 
over  matter,  the  spiritual  possibilities 
of  all  men  are  themes  in  this  collec- 
tion of  epigrammatic  poems  in  prose 
and  metrical  measure.  Of  tire  latter, 


Magnets"     and     "Eros"     are 
most  musical  and  appealing,  'and  over 
/all  hover  suggestions  of  Emerson  and 
John  Muir. 

Photographs  of  the  mountains  of 
Caliifornia  and  an  autograph  portrait 
of  the  author,  who  is  well-known  to 
many  Los  Angelans.  adorn  this  mes- 
sage of  peace  and  strength.  ("Revela- 
tions of  the  Life  Beautiful."  By  M. 
Evalyn  Davis.  The  Baumgardt  Pub- 
lishing company.) 


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A  perfect  man;  he  walks  the  earth  in  holy  calm. 

He  wavers  not  in  ways  of  truth, 

Knoweth  no  fear,  feels  no  alarm; 

But  poised  in  God,  great  noble  soul, 

Unselfish    wields    the   power 

Of  Love  o'er  all  he  meets. 

And  like  a  sweet  refreshing  shower, 

His  presence  is.      The  Universe 

Extends  to  him  its  untold  wealth, 

While  loving  hands  reach  eager  forth 

To  clasp  his  own.      Abundant  good,   unfailing  health 

Blesses  this  perfect  man  of  God. 


Look  up !    Look  to  the  Heights, 

O  seeking  soul, 
What  if,  where  thou  dost  stand, 

The  Ocean  beat  and  roll 
In  its  un-rest.    Within  thy  breast 
The  heights  and  depths  of  love  eternal  dwell; 
Nor  sorrow  deep,  nor  angry  ocean's  swell 
Can  draw  thee  from  this  haven  blest. 


REVELATIONS  OF  THE 
LIFE  BEAUTIFUL 


BY 
M.  EVALYN  DAVIS 


OF  THE 

UNIVERSl  FY 

OF 


COPYRIGHTED  BY  THE  AUTHOR 
1908 


1908 

BAUMGAKDT  PUBLISHING  CO 
LOS  ANGELES,  CAL. 


Cable  of  Contents: 

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THOU  WHO  ART  AWAKENED.  TO  THEE 21 

THROBBING  FROM  OUT  THE  DIVINE 22 

THE  POWER  OF  MIND 23 

AFFIRMATIONS    29 

MY  OWN POEM 31 

REALIZATION   33 

A   VISION 34 

AN   AFFIRMATION 40 

THE  SOUL'S  DESTINY POEM 41 

THE  POWER  OF  LOVE 42 

AFFIRMATIONS 45 

MY  VERSE  POEM 46 

SWING  OUT  INTO  THE  UNIVERSAL 47 

You  ASK 48 

MORNING   49 

MY  BUTTERFLY POEM 52 

OPPRESSED,  SAYST  THOU  ? 53 

THE  DIVINE  SEEKS  EXPRESSION 55 

I  CAN  IF  I  WILL 56 

LOVE,  THE  CROWNING  GLORY  OF  THE  SOUL 57 

GOD  SPEAKING  IN  MAN POEM   58 

SHASTA    60 

MY   SPIRIT^LOVE POEM 62 

IN  MEDITATION 64 

O,  MOUNTAIN  HEIGHTS POEM 65 

"FATHER  FORGIVE"    66 

IN  THE  FOREST POEM 69 

MY  SOUL  MELTS  INTO  THE  GREAT  OVERSOUL 70 

INTO  THE  LIGHT  OF  SPIRIT 71 


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HIGHER  AND  HIGHER,  O  MY  SOUL 77 

EARTH'S  MAGNETS POEM 78 

A  VOICE  FROM  SPIRIT  REALM 81 

AN  APPEAL  FROM  THE  BODY 82 

GOD  BEHOLDS  GOD 84 

MELODY    POEM  . '. 85 

I  LIVE  IN  THE  ETERNAL  Now 85 

TREASURES  OF  THE  DEEP 87 

THE  QUESTIONIST   POEM 88 

A  SELF-TREATMENT 89 

THY  FAITH  HATH  MADE  THEE  WHOLE 90 

CHRISTMAS  GREETINGS   POEM 95 

AFFIRMATIONS    96 

I  NEED  NOT  SEEK  HITHER  AND  YON 96 

SONG  OF  THE  SOUL  SET  FREE POEM 98 

KNOW  THYSELF 100 

LOVE POEM 102 

DISCERNMENT  103 

SOLITUDE   105 

I  AM  IN  THEE POEM 106 

CHRISTMAS    POEM 108 

I  AM  NOT  MORE  HOLY  THAN  THOU 108 

MY  LIFE  Is  LIKE  A  PLACID  LAKE no 

A  MESSAGE  OF  LOVE in 

IF  I  AM  DEPENDENT  UPON  OTHERS in 

WHEN  You  AFFIRM  "I  AM  TIRED" 112 

BE  STILL  POEM 113 

A  REALIZATION   115 

ACTIVITY  OF  THE  SOUL 115 

SWEET  MOTHER 115 

JESUS  CHRIST  UNIVERSAL 1 16 

THERE  ARE  No  YESTERDAYS POEM 1 16 

BREAST  THOU  THE  WAVE 1 17 

THE  TEMPLE  Is  THE  SOUL 117 

THE  GOD  WITHIN..                                                                 ,  118 


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WHAT  Is  THAT  TO  THEE POEM 119 

EMERGE  FROM  THE  DARKNESS 122 

PURITY 123 

DESIRE  ANSWERED  124 

TRUTHS  IN  BRIEF 124 

MY  LOVE  POEM 126 

ONENESS    128 

REVELATIONS  ! 128 

To  M —  W — POEM 130 

DOST  WANDER  THOU  ? PROSE-POEM 131 

THE  PASSING  OF  R — 132 

THE  SOUL  UNIVERSAL POEM 134 

AMONG  THE  PINES 135 

IF  THOU  COULDST  DWELL POEM 135 

I  AM POEM 136 

INVOCATION   137 

QUESTIONINGS    139 

IDEAL  THOUGHTS 140 

THE  CITY  WONDERFUL 141 

HOLD  YOURSELF  IN  HOLY  CALM 144 

DID  JESUS  TEACH  NON-ATTACHMENT 145 

SOUL  WANDERINGS POEM 147 

RESTING  IN  THE  SILENCE 148 

THE  ALL-SEEING  EYE 149 

FROM  SPIRIT  REALM  TO  E.  C.  W. POEM 150 

PEACE  AND  POWER POEM 152 

ENTER  INTO  THY  INNER  CHAMBER 153 

ON  MOUNT  WILSON 154 

STRIKE  THOU  THE  NOTE  OF  LOVE 155 

"I  LOVE  IT.    DON'T  You?" .POEM 156 

SILENCE   ' 159 

JUDGE  NOT 160 

THE  SUBSTANCE  OF  THE  UNIVERSE 161 

THE  TINY  WILD  FLOWERS 161 

TELL  ME  .  ..POEM.  ,        ,   162 


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LOVE'S  MESSAGE  164 

DARLING  LITTLE  DANDELION POEM 165 

THE  ETERNAL  Now 165 

SURROUNDING  THEE 166 

ADRIFT   POEM 167 

"FOLLOW  THOU  ME" 168 

BRIEF  THOUGHTS  WITH  DEEP  MEANINGS 169 

WHY  SEEKEST  THOU  SUCH  BLINDED  PATHS? 169 

VOICE  OF  EROS  170 

To  MY  MOTHER POEM 171 

THOUGHTS  IN  POEM  AND  PROSE 172 

You  ARE  INSTRUMENTAL  IN  WISDOM 173 

SELF-TREATMENT  174 

To  L—  G —  D— POEM 175 

BE  YOURSELF  175 

LOVE  IN  LIFE'S  DELL POEM 177 

DEEPER  THAN  THE  FATHOMLESS  WATERS 179 

THE  RICHEST  OF  GOD'S  BLESSINGS POEM 180 

FROM  SPIRIT  REALM,  TO  FATHER POEM 181 

IN  THE  SILENCE 182 

THOUGHTS  FOR  MEDITATION 182 

ANSWERED   POEM 184 

ON  THE  MORNING  OF 184 

THE  RECOGNITION  OF  GOD  AS  LOVE 185 

"SUNSHINE'S"  QUESTIONINGS   POEM 186 

ALL  Is  GOOD POEM 187 

To  E—  S— POEM 188 

VOICED  IN  THE  SILENCE. 189 

THE  ETERNAL  CREATIVE  FORCE 189 

REALIZATION  OF  TRUTH 19° 

SOLACE POEM 191 

VERY  EARLY  IN  THE  MORNING I92 

A  GEM  POEM 193 

DEEP  IN  THE  RHYTHMIC  VIBRATIONS 193 

To  THEE  .  195 


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THE  SILVER  CORD 196 

THOU  WHO  ART  SEEKING  THE  HIGHEST 197 

EN  ROUTE  TO  SAN  DIEGO 198 

YIELD  TO  THE  SPIRIT 199 

WHEN  THE  MORNINGS  ARE  GRAY POEM 200 

LINGER  NOT  IN  OBSCURITY 200 

POSSIBILITIES  OF  THE  SOUL 201 

AMONG  THE  GREATEST  ARTISTS 202 

SENTINEL  PEAK  PROSE-POEM 203 

STAND  UPRIGHT 205 

THERE  ARE  No  LIMITATIONS 207 

THOU  ART  LIVING  FOR  A  PURPOSE 208 

WHAT  Is  HIGHER  THOUGHT  ? 209 

LOOK  DEEP   211 

PROGRESSIVE  THOUGHTS  FROM  HIGHER  REALMS 212 

DESIRE  CREATES  213 

LOOK  INTO  THE  CRYSTAL  OF  THE  SOUL 213 

WHEN  You  GRASP  THE  WHOLE 214 

WHEN  AWAKENED 215 

BE  THOU  HOLY  WITHIN 215 

SEND  OUT  LOVE 216 

DOUBTING  KEEPS  You  IN  THE  DARK 216 

EROS   .  POEM 217 


*'O,  believe  as  thou  livesl,  that  every  sound  that  is  spoken  over 
the  round  world,  which  thou  oughtest  to  hear,  will  vibrate  on  thine  ear. 

"Every  proverb,  every  book,  every  by- word  that  belongs  to  thee 
for  aid  or  comfort,  shall  surely  come  home  through  open  or  winding 
passages. 

"Every  friend  whom  not  thy  fantastic  will  but  the  great  and 
tender  heart  in  thee  craveth,  shall  lock  thee  in  his  embrace." 

— Emerson. 


of  tJ)e  Htfe  Beautiful 


The  heart  in  thee  is  the  heart  of  all;  not  a  valve,  not  a  wall,  not 
an  intersection  is  there  anywhere  in  nature,  but  one  blood  rolls 
un-interruptedly  an  endless  circulation  through  all  men,  as  the  water 
of  the  globe  is  all  one  sea,  and  truly  seen,  its  tide  is  ONE. — Emerson. 


Cftou  tabo  art  aumkeneD 
Co  Cfiee 


Not  of  earth  art  thou,  but  of  high  heaven,  a  soul 
whose  chords  of  love  sound  sweet  their  melodies,  swept 
by  the  hand  of  Christ.  The  song  thy  soul  doth  sing  rever- 
berates throughout  eternity,  and  wandering  sons  of  earth 
catch  the  refrain,  and  looking  up,  behold  a  ray  of  light 
that  thrills  them  into  Life  Divine. 

Thou  carest  not  for  birth,  for  creed,  or  state,  only 
dost  thou  behold  in  each  and  every  one  eternal  being. 
Thy  soul  hath  opened  wide  its  windows,  and  all  the 
glory  of  Infinite  Love  comes  wafting  through.  It  is 
no  wonder,  then,  that  thou  art  loved  of  all.  And  words 
seem  of  small  stature  when  compiled,  to  tell  thee  of  the 
blessedness  that  thou  dost  bring  mankind. 

Like  unto  the  Christ,  thou  mayst  take  by  the  hand 
the  hungering  ones,  and  open  wide  the  door  into  the 
halls  of  Light  and  Wisdom,  and  this  may  be  thy  sweet 


reward.    As  this  hath  satisfied  the  Christ,  so  doth  it 
bring  to  thy  great  soul  the  Pea.ce  of  God. 


Throbbing  from  out  the  heart  of  the  Divine  sweeps 
the  soul  of  man,  in  eternal  progression.  Naught  can 
stay  its  power.  The  life-line  of  the  Infinite  is  as 
unbroken  as  eternity;  and  when  a  soul  mounts  the 
Horeb-heights  of  consciousness,  there,  shall  that  one 
seize  the  prize  of  spiritual  wisdom  and  revel  in  the  illum- 
ination thereof. 

Then,  years  may  come  and  go,  and  yet  it  is  as  though 
time  had  never  been.  Swept  aside  are  the  shades  of  the 
past;  broken  down  the  monuments  erected  on  which  to 
place  future  Gods.  The  Eternal  Now,  to  this  evolved 
and  awakened  soul  is  all  it  asks,  and  in  this  Eternal 
Now  is  all  fullness. 


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C6e  potoer  of 

Material  Science,  so  called,  combined  with  Meta- 
physics, is  the  power  that  is  awakening  within  the  mind 
of  man  the  more  wonderful  revelations  that  shall 
make  for  the  unfoldment  of  mankind  in  the  hidden 
knowledge  of  what  life  is— the  unseen  forces  that  are 
continually  at  work  about  and  within  us,  the  Infinite 
Energy  that  is  in  and  through  all,  and  is  all :  Electricity, 
the  law  of  gravitation,  the  law  of  vibration  which  taken 
at  its  different  rates,  creates  in  manifestation  untold 
millions  of  species  of  life.  All  these  forces  which  in 
the  laboratories  of  the  greatest  scientists  have  been 
proven  to  exist,  are  invisible  to  the  eye  of  man— never- 
theless working  throughout  all  things,  throughout  all 
space. 

In  the  unlimited  universe  of  spirit  which  no  mechan- 
ical eye  can  discern,  and  no  individual  mind  can,  as  yet, 
compass,  is  this  Invisible  Intelligent  Presence.  Material 
Science  has  proven  the  existence  of  this  Energy  by  its 
wonderful  methods  of  invention— the  greatest  power, 
that  of  the  MIND,  as  being  able  to  discern  and  prove 
the  existence  of  these  forces,  we  must  not  overlook. 
Jesus,  the  greatest  Scientific  Teacher  the  world  has  ever 
known,  dealt  first  with  the  mind,  and  thus  he  controlled 
the  seemingly  lesser  powers;  making  even  the  winds 
and  the  waves  obey  his  command,  creating  at  will  from 
out  the  universal  storehouse  of  energy  all  that  was 

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necessary  for  tlie  sustenance  of  life;  chemically  produc- 
ing, by  the  power  of  his  mind,  the  wine  from  the  water; 
annulling  all  hitherto  seemingly  established  laws  regard- 
ing death  by  his  prompt  and  decisive  action  of  mind  in 
raising  the  dead. 

And  greater  than  all  these,  proving  there  was  no 
death  by  laying  down  his  life  on  the  cross  and  at  will 
taking  it  up  again  in  the— what  we  designate— material 
body,  thus  trying  to  teach  mankind  of  the  infinite  power 
of  the  mind  when  directed  in  line  with  the  currents  of 
Selfless  love  and  a  knowledge  of  the  Truth  that  mind, 
intelligence,  is  the  power  that  is  all  supreme  in  the  Har- 
monious and  Righteous  out-workings  of  the  Highest  in 
Man:  Unfolded  into  greater  realms  of  understanding  of 
the  power  of  Mind. 

Jesus,  after  having  finished  his  mission  as  instructor 
to  the  intelligence  of  man,  so  etheralized  the  atoms  of 
his  body  that  he  became  invisible  or  visible,  at  will. 
Partook  of  the  food  to  prove  to  his  disciples  the  quality 
of  vibratory  force  that  it  was  composed  of,  and  lastly 
ascended  at  will  into  the  ether  of  the  Divine  Love  that 
was  awaiting  as  one  great  presence  to  receive  him. 

To-day  it  is  being  proven  by  photography  and  other 
means  that  the  soul  on  leaving  the  body  can  be  dis- 
cerned. Such  is  the  scepticism  of  the  age  that  these 
scientific  means  must  be  used  to  prove  the  immortality 
of  life.  Rather  should  man  be  learning  the  power  of 
mind  in  such  a  way  that  the  body  could  be  handled, 
reduced  back  to  first  cause,  spirit,  or  invisible  energy, 
as  did  Jesus,  thereby  overcoming  death  and  proving  the 
eternal  truth  of  life. 

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Along  the  ages  past  where  man  has  been  blindly 
groping  in  ignorance,  he  has  not  deemed  it  necessary 
to*  think  for  himself,  but  the  time  has  come  when  every 
soul  as  an  individualized  center  must  perceive  the  fact 
that  his  inind  was  given  him  for  a  purpose,  and  that 
purpose  the  betterment,  the  advancement  of  not  only  his 
own  soul,  but  to  so  let  his  light  shine  that  all  who  per- 
ceive him  may  know  that  mankind  is  the  highest  mani- 
festation of  the  Infinite  Intelligence,  and  that  unto  this 
evolved  center  of  Conscious  Intelligence  is  given  the 
power  to  create,  to  command,  to  love. 

Greater  forces  are  being  daily,  hourly,  established 
in  the  Metaphysical  Brain  of  Man  than  are,  or  can  be 
produced  in  the  scientific  laboratories  of  the  world.  And 
from  every  quarter  is  being  heralded  the  good  news  of 
the  awakening  of  mankind  to  the  finer  forces  of  his 
being,  which  puts  him  in  touch  with  the  Infinite,  and 
through  which  he  may  foretell  greater  discoveries 
through  the  power  of  his  mind,  linked  to  the  Infinite 
Intelligence,  than  ages  of  material  science  can  demon- 
strate. 

Advanced  thinkers,  in  the  silence  of  their  labora- 
tories, guided  by  the  Infinite  Intelligence,  receive  won- 
derful impressions,  they  know  not  from  what  source, 
presumably,  at  the  time,  but  which,  when  carried  into 
execution,  astonish  the  world. 

The  mind  of  man  in  such  an  instance,  has  gone  out 
into  the  mysterious  depths  of  Intelligence  and  Concen- 
tration on  the  one  desire  to  bring  forth  these  wonderful 
discoveries  for  the  improvement  of  the  race.  Thus  he 
has  made  of  himself  an  open  receptacle  for  the  Great 


and  ALL-KNOWING  MIND,  which  on  his  absorption 
and  appropriation  of,  becomes  his  mind,  and  he  pro- 
duces, as  did  Jesus,  through  this  avenue,  what— in  olden 
times— would  have  been  indicated  as  miracles. 

When  Man  so  concentrates  on  the  great  problem  of 
life  as  the  greatest  of  all  subjects  that  he  has  to  deal 
with,  then  as  like  a  flash  from  a  clear  sky,  will  come 
the  revelation— "  Mind  controls  all  absolutely,  now  and 
for  eternity.'7 

Then  will  the  lesser  give  way  for  the  greater,  and 
the  mind  of  man,  the  "I  am"  expand  into  the  limitless 
grandeur  of  the  Universal. 

Working  no  longer  under  limitations,  he  perceives 
that  to  have  and  to  hold  things  as  his  own,  is  not  the 
highest,  for  within  him  lays  the  power  of  creation  as  his 
needs  appear,  in  so  far  as  he  will  work  as  did  Jesus,  in 
selflessness  and  infinite  love. 

Jesus  came  not  as  a  sacrifice  for  man's  sins.  He 
came  to  teach  man  the  scientific  working  principle  of 
the  power  of  mind  when  in  accord  with  the  Great  Har- 
monious Law  of  the  Universe.  Proving  life  Eternal,  and 
man  one  with  this  power  and  not  under  laws  of  limita- 
tion and  death. 

The  scientific  discoveries  of  the  age  but  go  to  prove 
the  science  of  the  teachings  of  Jesus;  proving  there  is 
an  "Infinite  and  Eternal  Energy, "  and  that  intelligence 
evolved  in  the  mind  of  man  creates.  "If  ye  desire  a 
thing,  it  shall  be  established  unto  you,"  and  "Ask, 
believing  that  ye  have  received,"  for  ail  wisdom,  all 
power  is  in  this  Universal  Intelligence,  and  is  ever  at  the 

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disposal  of  him  who  loves  the  good  supremely,  and  his 
neighbor  as  himself. 

Man  is  a  mental  being  in  entirety.  All  that  is  visible 
is  composed  of  the  invisible  harmonious  vibrations  of 
ether.  This  is  the  All  Intelligent  Presence,  Spirit,  God, 
Omnipresence,  Infinite  Energy,  Father,  or  we  may  call 
it  by  whatever  name  seems  most  to  appeal  to  our  indi- 
vidual need. 

If  we  place  the  magnet,  the  mind,  in  line  with  the 
great  creative  Harmonious  Current  of  Life,  we  shall  be 
able  to  produce  the  perfect  manifestation  in  all  lines  of 
desire.  If,  on  the  contrary,  we  place  the  mind  or  mag- 
net outside  the  true  and  harmonious,  we  shall  not  affect 
the  One  great  and  infinite  Power  that  eternally  is,  but 
we  shall  draw  the  needle,  our  own  life,  our  own  body, 
from  its  true  vibration,  and  thus  produce  discord  and 
inharmony. 

When  Jesus  healed  he  performed  no  miracle,  he 
simply  brought  into  manifestation  the  natural  and  true 
state  of  Harmonious  Law.  He  sought  to  demonstrate 
this  scientific  truth  of  mind  as  creative  power  in  all  his 
teachings. 

Undoubtedly  he  was  convinced  that  he  would  have 
to  take  himself  from  among  the  followers  in  order  that 
they  might  not  worship  his  personality,  but  rather  be 
drawn  to  the  principle,  and  the  intelligent  use  thereof, 
for  he  said :  i  i  I  go  that  the  comforter  may  come  to  you. ' ' 
He  had  proven  all  things  possible  to  man,  provided  the 
principle  was  adhered  to. 

Camille  Flammarion  says,  in  speaking  of  the  body: 

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"It  is  ruled,  directed  and  organized  by  our  universal 
animating  force.  This  force  we  may  surely  dignify  by 
the  name  of  soul.  And  the  body,  however  material  it 
may  appear  to  us,  is  nothing  but  a  harmonious  grouping 
due  to  the  attractive  action  of  this  inner  force.  But 
this  force  is  immaterial,  invisible,  intangible  and  impon- 
derable, like  the  attractive  force  which  locks  the  world 
amid  the  universal  harmony." 

Jesus,  being  aware  of  all  these  great  truths,  plus 
infinitely  greater  ones,  that  shall  appear  in  due  time  to 
the  thinking  and  searching  mind  of  man,  understood 
spirit  to  be  the  real  substance  and  the  mind  or  soul  of 
man  to  be  the  real  Ego  that  has  the  power  of  manifest- 
ing as  the  perfect  principle  itself. 


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affirmations 

I  will  not  think  of  a  "Life  Beyond,"  but  remember 
the  Eternal  Now,  and  the  fullness  of  the  Omnipotent 
Life  that  is  this  moment  pulsating  throughout  my  entire 
being. 


I  will  remember  that  there  is  plenty  of  time  in  my 
earth-life,  in  the  to-day,  and  I  do  rejoice  in  THIS  the 
ONE  supreme  moment  of  my  life. 


I  will  let  the  divine  Harmonies  sing  perpetually 
throughout  my  consciousness  the  song  of  Eternal  Joy 
and  Life  as  my  abundant  portion. 


*       *       * 


The  fountain  of  Life  Eternal  is  within  me. 


*      *      *      * 


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I  am  an  individualized  expression  of  the  GREAT 
INTELLIGENCE. 


Inherent  within  me  is  immortality.  The  perfection 
of  my  spiritual  self  is  free  to  manifest  in  my  bodily 
expression. 


I  happened  into  Heaven  one  day. 

The  gates  were  open,  and  I  glided  in; 
'Twas  Sabbath,  yet  I  found  at  play 

The  children,  with  no  thought  of  sin. 


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Together,  you  and  I,  dear  heart, 

Throughout  the  endless  aeons  of  eternity  do  live, 

Each  in  the  other; 

And  of  the  other  each  a  part; 

One  in  the  whole. 
The  heart-throb  that  doth  tell  thy  Joy 

Is  but  the  echo  of  my  soul 

Whispering  throughout  the  silence,  sweet,  of  love, 
Of  aspiration  that  doth  lift  us 

To  the  heights  above. 

Together,  .you  and  I.    Would  Life  be  sweet 
With  half  the  knowledge  of  thy  God? 
Oouldst  thou  withstand  the  divining  rod 
And  say— " It  is  well?" 

Ah  no,  dear  heart, 

'Twere  chaos  drear  to  know  not  all  of  God. 
When  I  can  teach  my  soul  to  coldly  dwell 

From  thee  apart, 
Then  Heaven  hath  lost  its  radiance, 

Earth  its  sun. 

What  would  life  be  without  thee,  dear? 
A  dismal  void,  a  soulless  cheer. 
There  ever  sounds  throughout  my  soul 
A  melody  too  sweet  for  words; 
In  which  the  rhythmic  notes  of  love 

Of  thy  great  heart, 
Play  all  the  grander,  deeper  part, 

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And  leads  and  lures  me  on  and  on 

To  heights  sublime,  to  LOVE  DIVINE. 

Together,  you  and  I.    The  song  each  soul  doth  sing— 

A  God-note  of  itself— yet  mingling, 

Softly  blends,  one  with  the  other; 

As  greater  anthems  into  heavenly  music  ring, 

In  cadence  most  divine,  and  most  complete, 

The  symphonies  of  perfect  love, 
Pulsating  into  greater  power,  as  soul  communes  with  soul 

And  each  the  other  proves. 


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3  Realisation 

You  are  walking  upon  the  mountain-tops  of  Christ 
Consciousness.  Your  soul  is  bathed  in  the  splendor  of 
the  Universal  Harmony.  You  gaze  into  the  valley  of 
peace  and  love,  knowing  only  the  Divine  Inspiration  of 
the  Christ  indwelling.  You  now  behold,  as  did  the 
Master,  your  entire  being  throbbing  in  unison  with  the 
Father. 

You  see  yourself  a  center  of  Peace  and  Power,  of 
Love  and  Truth.  You  are  now  breathing  out  in  Omni- 
presence your  messages  of  inspiration  to  every  soul  in 
the  Universe. 

You  behold  yourself  an  all-penetrating  breath  of 
Omniscience  thrown  out  into  Infinite  space.  One  with 
the  universal  presence,  carrying  into  the  very  depths  of 
ignorance  and  sin  the  warmth  of  love,  the  sweetness  and 
purity  of  life,  the  wisdom  of  knowledge  through  Hinder- 
standing. 

You  are  a  power  undreamed  of  in  the  possibilities 
of  man  as  manifesting  on  the  earth-plane.  You  are  a 
Christ,  a  Savior,  a  God.  You  are  the  Universal  Harmony 
individualized  upon  earth,  that  you  may  be  seen  and 
heard  of  men,  proclaiming  to  their  understanding  the 
truth  of  their  God  indwelling. 


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Very  early  in  the  morning,  as  usual,  I  began  the 
realization  of  the  Omnipresence,  affirming  silently,  "I 
am  surrounded  and  permeated  by  the  All  Good. ' '  Inhal- 
ing deeply,  and  slowly  exhaling,  I  sensed  myself  con- 
sciously drifting  out  of  the  body,  into  a  state  of  light- 
ness and  buoyancy. 

I  realized  that  I  was  being  taken  in  the  arms  of 
Infinite  Love,  and  borne  into*  brighter  scenes  than  those 
of  the  earth-plane.  The  mind  was  kept  consciously  in 
touch  with  the  body  by  the  affirmation  "I  desire  to  bring 
back  a  vivid  consciousness  of  all  I  see  and  hear  in  this 
bright  realm." 

A  peculiar  rocking  sensation  took  possession  of  me. 
Presently  I  found  myself  softly  humming  a  sweet  old 
melody,  in  which,  first,  the  voice  of  my  Angel  Mother 
joined,  followed  lay  another,  and  still  another,  until  a 
mighty  chorus  was  pealing  forth  and  reverberating 
throughout  the  heavens.  And  I,  who  had  so  longed  to 
hear  the  melodies  of  Heaven,  voiced  by  the  angel  choir, 
was  in  the  very  midst  of  it. 

Slowly,  softly,  the  last  sweet  note  died  away.  Glanc- 
ing down,  I  beheld  on  a  low  stool  at  my  feet,  an  open 
parchment.  So  intent  was  I  in  deciphering  the  message 
thereon,  I  found  myself  coming  again  into  bodily  con- 
sciousness, and  meditated,  "It  is  not  best  to  lose  what  I 
know  to  be  in  store  for  me  here,  to  further  insist  on  the 

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reading  of  this  parchment.  I  shall  see  it  again.7'  Re- 
luctantly I  turned  from  it,  and  as  I  gave  it  a  farewell 
glance,  saw  plainly,  midway  the  paper,  the  words  "The 
ark  of  the  covenant. ' ' 

By  some  mighty  power,  I  was  then  instantly  borne 
out  over  landscape  that  earth-language  cannot  picture; 
glowing  in  splendor,  rare  in  coloring,  iridescent  the  fol- 
iage, entrancing  the  bloom;  soft  and  velvety  the  carpets 
of  green.  The  crystal  lakes  be-jeweled  beyond  concep- 
tion of  loveliness. 

I  was  seemingly  alone;  and  yet  often  sensing  a  pres- 
ence, either  at  one  side  or  the  other,  turning  to  see  who 
it  might  be,  would  behold  only  an  immense  bank  of 
glowing  bloom,  deep  and  divinely  beautiful  in  tintings, 
sweet  and  almost  overpowering  in  aroma.  I  was  wafted 
here  and  there  at  my  own  sweet  will,  as  I  was  attracted 
by  new  scenes  of  beauty.  I  was  filled  with  wonder  and 
amazement,  knowing  consciously  that  I  was  glimpsing 
the  spirit  realm,  and  longing  earnestly  to  bring  back  to 
earth-life,  a  vivid  remembrance  of  its  loveliness. 

Even  the  blossoms  would  reach  out  to  caress  me  as 
I  passed  them,  while  from  some  of  their  petals  seemed 
to  emerge  baby  hands  that  clasped  me  close;  and  from 
rare  depths  of  bloom,  peered  eyes  of  heavenly  hue  that 
lured  me  into  deeper  labyrinths  of  this  fascinating  mys- 
tery. I  was  as  light  as  air.  The  birds  of  brilliant 
plumage  and  musical  notes  soared  with  me,  touching  the 
foliage,  dipping  their  wings  lightly  in  the  dazzling  water, 
as  in  unison  we  caressed  the  passing  loveliness. 

Butterflies  of  glowing  colors  would  lightly  touch  my 
lips  as  I  listened  closely  to  catch  the  words  they  seemed 

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to  imprint  thereon.  Alone  with  Nature!  Alone  with 
God!  My  soul  reveled  in  satisfaction.  The  soft  caress 
of  the  wafting  zephyrs  seemed  sweeping  over  aeolian 
harp-strings  so  sweet  its  murmurings.  I  gave  myself 
up  to  deliciously  drift  and  drink  deep  of  this  spirit 
realm,  which  grew  more  and  more  bewildering,  more  in- 
tensely fascinating,  until — on  the  crest  of  a  mountain— 
I  stood,  and  lo!  All  was  changed  in  the  twinkling  of 
an  eye,  into  what  appeared  to  be  a  winter  scene.  All 
was  as  white  as  snow,  soft  and  downy,  glittering  and 
sparkling,  be-jeweled  flakes  of  frost  and  myriad  tinted, 
like  diamonds. 

I  beheld  no  sun;  no  rays  of  light  from  any  direct 
source,  and  yet  everything  was  aglow  with  dazzling 
brilliancy.  I  said:  "As  beautiful  as  it  all  is,  still  I  do 
not  like  winter;  summer  with  her  flowers  and  balmy 
breath,  dancing  waters  and  singing  birds,  appeals  much 
more  to  me  than  this."  Close  beside  me  a  voice  softly 
answered,  "But  this  is  our  winter,  dear,  it  will  not 
chill  you. ' '  Glancing  around,  I  beheld  my  sainted  mother 
in  radiant  robes  of  white.  Her  hand,  in  which  she 
clasped  mine,  was  warm  and  very  similar  to  the  touch 
of  loving  hands  on  earth,  save  that  there  was  a  light 
electric  current  playing  through  my  being,  coming  direct 
from  her  hand  through  mine.  Then  she  drew  me  close 
in  the  gentle  Mother  embrace  I  knew  so  well.  Together 
we  stood  in  this  fairy-land  of  diamond  lights  and  snowy 
whiteness,  lost  in  blissful  realization  of  re-united  love. 
No  words  were  spoken.  The  silence  had  a  language  of 
the  soul,  all  its  own. 

Presently  she  withdrew  from  me  and  I  threw  myself 
upon  the  ground  into  what  I  supposed  would  touch  me 

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with  a  chill;  but  no!  It  was  cool,  invigorating,  penetrat- 
ing me  through  and  through  with  its  lightness,  buoyancy 
and  brilliancy.  I  fairly  sparkled  and  scintillated  in 
unison  with  it.  I  bathed  in  its  snowy  whiteness,  gathered 
it  in  my  hands,  tossed  it  up,  danced  in  childish  glee,  and 
again  was  awed  into  deep  silence.  My  Mother  watched 
me  with  keen  interest,  and  after  a  time,  drew  near, 
touched  my  arm  gently,  and  we  floated  out,  higher,  on 
and  on.  Still  all  was  of  this  gleaming  white,  this  intense 
purity. 

Presently  we  came  to  a  gate-way  opening  into 
another  realm.  I  desired  to  enter.  Mother  quietly 
expostulated  with  me,  and  just  at  this  moment,  my  elder 
brother,  who  had  been  out  in  spirit  life  for  many  years, 
stood  by  me  and  laughingly  said,  as  he  took  my  hand, 
and  threw  himself  carelessly  against  one  of  the  pillars 
of  the  gate-way— "  You  surely  do  not  want  to  enter 
there.  It  will  disappoint  you  sorely."  Eager  to  work 
out  my  own  salvation,  I  answered — "I  desire  to  see  it 
all;"  and  laughingly  pushed  him  aside. 

The  ga,te  flew  open  as  if  by  magic,  and  I  stood  alone 
within  the  walls  of  an  enclosure  that  looked  much  like 
earth.  I  knew  myself  as  spirit,  being  conscious  of  having 
left  the  body,  and  so  had  no  fear,  but  called  back  "Are 
you  not  coming,  Mother?"  I  received  no  answer.  It 
was  a  transformation  scene  I  did  not  enjoy,  but  I  had 
so  willed  it,  therefore  began  my  tour  of  investigation. 
I  found  different  sized  enclosures  in  which  were  beautiful 
animals  of  all  descriptions,  but  so  surrounded  that  escape 
seemed  impossible.  Their  eyes  looked  into  mine  so 
appealingly  my  heart  fairly  throbbed  with  sadness  to  see 
them  thus  confined.  Their  longing  for  freedom  was  very 

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evident,  and  yet  they  seemed  so  helpless.  ' l  So  it  is  with 
earth's  children/'  was  softly  breathed  in  my  ear.  I 
felt  a  trifle  chagrined  that  I  had  insisted  on  entering 
here,  and  somewhat  fearful;  however,  I  had  made  the 
selection,  and  must  work  out  my  own  salvation.  "I 
shall  move  out  on  the  first  ray  of  light  I  see.  I  am 
spirit.  The  pathway  of  spirit  can  not  be  limited."  No 
sooner  affirmed  than  realized;  but  I  found  myself  in  a 
larger  and  lighter  enclosure.  Again  I  affirmed,  "I  shall 
find  another  gleam  of  light  to  guide  me  on  to  freedom." 
Instantly  I  found  myself  outside  the  walls  and  alone. 

Advancing  up  the  hill-side,  I  found  the  shimmering 
lights  of  rare  beauty,  still  in  evidence  everywhere,  save 
immediately  under  my  feet,  which  rested  on  the  harvest 
time  of  grain,  a  perfect  carpet,  soft  and  yielding  to  my 
step.  A  short  distance  from  where  I  stood,  all  blended 
into  glittering  scenes  of  white.  Scanning  eagerly  its 
loveliness,  behold  a  new  glory  dawned  on  my  view. 
Against  the  horizon  appeared  several  mountain  peaks, 
gleaming,  sparkling  white.  High  and  clear  against  the 
sky  a  blaze  of  diamond  lights.  But  one,  whose  loveli- 
ness was  so  divine  that  pen  can  not  portray  it,  stood  out 
from  among  the  others,  alone,  radiant,  glorified  in  its 
sheen  of  purity.  I  was  spell-bound;  gazing  long  in  rapt 
adoration  of  its  magnificence. 

Slightly  down  its  side  there  appeared  a  light,  tran- 
scendent in  splendor,  bathing  all  with  inexpressible  love- 
liness. A  shadowy  form  arose  from  out  this  light,  and 
around  this  form,  this  fleecy  cloud,  came  all  the  colors 
in  their  most  mellow  tints,  from  softest  cream-like  shad- 
ings,  to  daintiest  pinks  and  lavenders,  on  into  heavenly 
blues,  and  deeper,  richer  tints  of  purple;  then  all  blended 

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at  the  base  into  purest  white  and  gold.  I  stretched  forth 
my  arms,  and  in  ecstasy  cried  out  "Divine!  Divine! 
Divine! "  Instantly  my  mother's  voice  softly  said, 
i '  Mount  Olivet. ' '  I  reached  out  to  clasp  her  hand.  * '  Do 
not  touch  me.  It  is  enough,"  she  said. 

A  peculiar  thrill  swept  throughout  my  being  as  I 
peacefully  opened  my  eyes  once  more  on  earth  conditions. 

The  link  connecting  the  seen  with  the  unseen  was 
forged  anew,  and  the  wonderland  of  the  Infinite  was  close 
at  hand.  Most  assuredly  do  I  know  that  I  have  glimpsed 
its  beauties,  among  which  is  the  spiritualized,  the  sacred 
Mount  Olivet,  from  which  ascended  our  Savior. 

With  pleasure  I  record  this,  my  voyage  into  the 
"Great  Beyond"  which  seems  far  more  vivid  to  me 
than  any  earth  journey  I  have  ever  taken,  the  transcend- 
ent beauties  of  which  no  pen  can  portray,  no  language, 
save  that  of  the  soul,  express. 


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an  affirmation 

There  is  the  Great  and  Infinite  Mind  that  knoweth 
all  things,  of  which  my  mind  is  a  part.  My  soul  is  of 
the  Great  Oversoul.  My  sight  is  that  of  the  All  Seeing 
Eye.  My  hearing,  that  of  the  All  Hearing  One  that 
revels  in  the  Universal  Harmonies.  My  voice  is  of  that 
Great  Symphonic  Melody,  the  Music  of  the  Spheres  that 
sways  the  Powers  in  the  Seen  and  the  Unseen,  at  its 
slightest  tone. 

My  Breath:  is  of  the  Great  Breath  which  is  the  Life 
of  All.  It  is  of  the  ether  of  High  Heaven  in  whose 
realms  I  float  at  will  on  the  breath  of  Love,  viewing  the 
transcendent  glories  that  bloom  eternal  in  the  boundless- 
ness of  Spirit. 


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Cfte  @ouP0  Destinp 

Dost  thou  not  know,  0  soul  of  man, 

How  limitless  is  thy  might? 
Canst  thou  not  trust  the  Father's  plan, 

And  sense  the  dawning  light? 

E'er  flowing  through  thee  is  a  stream 

Of  God-illumined  fire; 
Thou  art  not  born  to  idly  dream. 

Thy  God  cries— "Come  up  higher!" 

Thou  art  not  plebian,  sleuth  or  slave; 

And  thou  canst  trust  the  call,  "believe"! 
Thou  hast  eternal  power  to  save, 

E'er  urging  on.     Thou  shalt  achieve. 


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Cfte  potoer  of  Lotoe 

If  people  only  knew  the  bountiful  provider,  the 
easy  task-master  that  LOVE  is,  the  jails  and  peniten- 
tiaries would  not  be  so  thronged.  If,  every  morning, 
each  one  would  say  "I  will  take  with  me  this  morning 
into  the  world,  and  its  onward  crush,  just  the  one 
weapon— Love/ '  he  would  find  the  world  at  his  feet,  God 
revealed  and  plenty  of  all  good  flowing  to  him  from 
every  quarter. 

If  this  sweet  weapon— Love— could  be  used  for  but 
one  short  hour,  by  all  the  unions  and  trusts  in  the 
country,  it  would  revolutionize  the  entire  labor  question 
and  bring  plenty  and  happiness  into  every  home.  It 
would  open  the  purse  strings  of  the  money-holders  and 
fill  the  home  of  every  laborer  in  the  land,  with  radiant 
sunshine.  It  would  give  to  every  man,  woman  and  child, 
superb  health. 

Love  is  the  sum  and  substance  of  the  teachings  of 
Jesus  Christ  that  were  given  for  all.  He  taught  that  we 
should  love  the  Good  supreme,  the  good  in  everybody, 
and  everything.  Refuse  to  talk  over  the  ill  things  of 
life.  Refuse  to  condemn;  but  determine  to  win  all 
through  Love.  Then  comes  the  desired  peace  and  plenty. 
This  great  power  of  unselfish  love  in  one's  consciousness, 
is  a  drawing  card  that  can  not  fail  you.  No  one  can 
resist  the  loving  one,  the  sweet  smile,  the  kind  act. 

Cease  all  self-condemnation  and  go*  forth  in  life  with 

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this  one  avowed  purpose  in  rnind,  ' '  I  will  win  all  through 
Love,"  and  then  let  Love  radiate  from  you.  No  matter 
if  you  have  on  the  commonest  of  clothing  it  will  work 
like  magic  and  you  will  be  recognized  as  a  bright,  sweet 
and  pure  presence,  that  none  can  resist.  "He  who  runs 
may  read"  such  an  one.  The  battle  is  yours,  and  you 
are  a  blessing  to  the  entire  world. 

LOVE  unlocks  all  sorts  of  prison-doors,  breaks 
down  all  walls  of  oppression,  melts  away  all  barriers  to 
success,  and  floods  the  entire  being  with  light. 

This  is  nothing  more  than  good  common  sense, 
sound  philosophy,  and  the  best  receipt  ever  given  for 
overcoming  poverty,  gloom,  sickness,  worry,  sin  and  care. 
There  is  a  LOVE  so  deep,  so  grand,  that  it  can  not  be 
sounded  or  compassed  by  the  mind  of  man,  until  ne  be 
unfolded  into  the  perfect  Intelligence  of  the  Universe. 

Seek  not  to  confound  the  use  of  LOVE  with  that 
of  personal  gain  or  selfish  satisfaction,  but  go  into  the 
depths  of  the  Christ  teachings,  and  from  them  bring 
forth  the  bright  jewels  that  lay  hidden  to  the  unsearch- 
ing  mind.  Bring  forth  the  bright  gems  that  gleam  and 
scintillate  from  the  depths  of  true  God  consciousness, 
and  beam  forth  as  brilliant  rays  of  love-light,  that  pierce 
the  gloom  of  every  sorrowing  heart  in  the  Universe. 

Then  break  forth,  soul,  into  the  ONE  Grand  Theme 
of  LOVE  that  was  given  to  the  world  in  the  glowing 
teachings  of  Christ  Jesus;  and  this  world  will  become  so 
charged  with  brightness,  so  brilliant,  that  all  the  worlds 
surrounding  her  shall  be  attracted  to  our  bright  sphere, 
and  LOVE  shall  be  the  ALL  KNOWN  and  Widely  wor- 

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shipped  GOD;  attracting  all  that  inhabit  the  entire  uni- 
verse of  worlds.  This  is  no  mythical  teaching.  It  is  the 
philosophical  teaching  of  Jesus,  demonstrated  by  him 
wherever  he  went,  and  whenever  he  spoke. 

These  wondrous  words  of  LOVE  are  to  be  brought 
into  an  abiding  state  of  use;  the  fruits  of  which  are 
Harmony,  Freedom,  Prosperity,  Wisdom  and  Pure  Spirit 
Consciousness,  which  becomes  inevitably  in  prominence 
in  every  seeking  soul. 

LOVE  was  the  power  which  Jesus  wielded.  LOVE 
was,  and  is,  the  awakening  Life  presence,  the  bountiful 
provider,  the  all-healing  presence,  the  kingdom  of  fieaven 
consciousness  which  his  disciples  had  at  times,  when 
they  came  in  closest  spiritual  touch  with  Christ. 

LOVE  unfolded  peace  to  the  hearts  of  the  sorrow- 
ing, and  opened  the  eyes  of  the  blind;  healed  the  lepers, 
and  turned  darkness  into  light.  Not  for  self-glory  did 
Christ  wield  this  mighty  power  of  LOVE.  His  teachings 
are  handed  down  to  us  through  generations,  as  the 
Greatest,  most  sacred,  and  yet  most  practical,  ever  given 
to  the  world. 

Would  it  not  have  been  wise  to  have  destroyed  the 
old  Mosaic  teachings  and  laws  entirely,  when  our  Savior 
came  teaching  such  wondrous  LOVE  I  Not  even  holding 
to  these  old  documents  as1  a  matter  of  History?  For  do 
we  not  even  to-day  see  the  error  that  fills  the  mind  of 
the  over-zealous  Bible  reader?  Those  who  "believe 
every  word  in  the  Bible  ? ' '  It  seems  incredible  that  any 
one  can  make  such  a  random  statement,  and  if  it  is  so, 
that  they  so  blindly  believe,  is  it  any  wonder  that  in 
hearing  of  crime,  these  same  people  cry  out  that  the 

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guilty  one  be  punished?  Christ  only  prayed— "Father, 
forgive  them,  for  they  know  not  what  they  do."  Again 
he  teaches— "LOVE  is  the  fulfilling  of  the  law." 

The  brightest  star  in  the  diadem  of  the  immortals 
is  that  LOVE  which  symbolizes  the  teachings  of  Christ ; 
that  which  comes  straight  from  the  fountain  of  love 
within  each  soul;  and  when  a  soul  is  poised  in  LOVE, 
untouched  by  selfish  motives,  that  soul  has  the  power 
to  speak  the  words  of  spirit,  and  of  life  to  all  creation, 
and  as  he  speaks,  so  speaks  God;  and  as  God  speaks, 
the  Universe  obeys.  Thus  man  through  the  power  of 
LOVE,  as  taught  by  Jesus  Christ,  has  proven  that  all 
power  is  given  unto  him  in  heaven  and  on  earth. 


Nature  is  God  that  loves  everything  into  manifesta- 
tion. 


affirmations 

I  am  Wisdom,  infinite. 

I  am  Knowledge,  profound. 

I  am  Power,  unlimited.     Health  unfailing 

And  Love,  all  absorbing. 

I  stand  in  the  white  light  of  spirit. 


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A  poem  strange  kept  singing  in  my  brain. 

It  stole  or  crept  through  matter  gray 

In  fascination  sweet.    It  dazzled  and  it  danced 

And  like  a  child  at  play 

It  never  wearied  grew,  but  sang  of  love, 

Prated  of  Joy  and  gurgled  on  in  glee, 

And  through  this  citadel  of  gray 

In  rhythmic  words  it  jostled  me. 

From  morn  'til  night  I  knew  no  rest. 

It  seemed  as  yet  a  formless  thing, 

And  still,  throughout  the  hours  of  sleep, 

'Twould  thrill  and  cause  my  heart  to  sing 

Deep  songs  of  Joy;  so  near  my  love, 

So  far  away  unrest,  distrust, 

I'd  mount  to  heavenly  realms  on  wings 

Of  light;  but  to  learn  that  I  must 

Awakened  be,  and  know  it  all  a  dream. 

That  sweet  elusive  verse  was  only  mine 

In  darkest  quiet  hours  of  night  when  only  consciousness 

Of  soul  was  rife,  and  not  a  line 

Could  visibly  be  writ.    Weeks  formed  in  months 

And  months  in  years,  and  still  my  poem  sang 

Of  love,  of  something  yet  beyond,  a  depth 

I  could  not  fathom.    How  it  rang 

Its  bells  of  sweet  unrest  within  my  soul.    At  last 

I  vaunted  forth  to  conquer,  and  to  meet 

The  world  as  best  I  could,  and  drown 

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This  thing,  this  verse  to  me  so  sweet, 
And  yet  so  vague;  and  I  succeeded  quite, 
For  look  ye!  yonder  in  the  eventide, 
Behold  my  verse,  the  poem  rare, 
My  heart 's  best  Love,  my  Queen,  my  Bride. 


Swing  out  into  the  Universal.  Forget  the  trivial 
ills  of  the  passing  hour,  and  know  thy  power  over  them. 
Is  it  worth  while  to  warp  and  shrivel  thy  beautiful  body 
and  throw  around  thy  soul  seeming  bonds  of  limitation 
by  allowing  thyself  to  dwell  in  small  and  obstructed 
avenues  of  thought? 

Surmount  negative  conditions  that  would  announce 
themselves  as  realities  and  let  thy  soul  have  freedom  to 
give  and  receive  of  the  mighty  and  never  ceasing  supply 
of  Intelligent  Harmonious  Life. 

The  wheels  of  the  Great  Universe  never  cease  activity 
and  one  who  takes  himself  out  of  the  harmonious  vibra- 
tions, either  by  his  will  or  through  ignorance  of  the  law, 
quickly  finds  himself  in  untrue  lines. 

Harmonize  with  that  thou  dost  contact,  consciously 
dwell  in  peace,  unity  and  wisdom,  thus  becoming  a  Uni- 
versal Soul.  Then  shall  every  moment  of  thy  life  for 
eternity  prove  a  blessing  to  mankind. 

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Then  Life,  Love,  Power,  will  know  fullness  in  and 
through  thee  and  thou  shalt  be  glorified  with  the  Father's 
Own  Self. 


You  ask  "Where  have  I  been?"  On  yon  Elysian 
hills,  from  whose  sweet  heights  I  view  the  mountains  in 
the  distance  farther  on,  rise  as  spires  and  domes,  cathe- 
drals and  altars,  rare  in  architectural  beauty  and 
enshrined  in  bounteous  divinity  and  radiance.  I  walk 
the  enchanted  path  beneath  the  towering  trees  and 
breathe  within  my  soul  my  Oneness  with  all  life. 

I  encircle  with  my  arms,  in  all  simplicity  and  trust, 
the  trunks  of  grand  old  trees  "aflame  with  God,"  and 
my  open  soul  thereby  receives  the  vital  meaning,  the 
interpretation  of  spiritual  vitality;  as,  consciously,  I 
dwell  in  the  boundless  realm  of  Harmony  and  Love. 


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aborning 

The  sun  breaks  over  the  eastern  line,  with  a  soft 
flood  of  light,  throwing  rays  of  warmth  and  love  into 
every  receptive  heart;  thrilling  into  new  life  and  beauty 
every  living  thing. 

The  plants,  flowers,  foliage,  verdure  of  every  descrip- 
tion, awaken  in  tender  and  joyous  greeting,  to  bless 
its  shining  face.  The  entire  sky  lends  her  entrancing 
loveliness  to  assist  in  the  glory  of  the  awakening  morn. 
The  birds  burst  forth  in  one  grand  chorus  of  sweetest 
melody  and  praise;  the  earth  throbs  into  greater  ecstasy, 
and  gladly  yields  herself  to  the  sweet  caress  and  warm 
kisses  of  the  morning  sun.  The  teardrops  of  dew  which 
have  so  refreshed  the  earth  in  the  stillness  of  the  night, 
are  again  absorbed  into  the  great  atmosphere  of  love, 
only  to  return  with  the  going  down  of  the  sun,  to  again 
bathe  each  blade  of  grass  and  expectant  blossom. 

It  is  the  One  Life,  and  gladly  the  tiny  dewdrops 
give  tribute  to  the  glorious  monarch  of  the  day;  know- 
ing that  as  they  desire  and  are  needed,  so  will  the  great 
heart  of  Love  gently  allow  them  to  return  in  their  errand 
of  mercy,  to  refresh  sweet  Mother  Earth. 

Heavenly  Mornings!  glorified  with  this  radiant  sun- 
burst of  Love  and  Light.  The  sweetness  of  the  atmos- 
phere, the  glory  of  the  sky,  engage  our  most  heartfelt 
attention.  Do  we  not  know  a  more  glorious  morning 
when  the  sun  of  Love  breaks  over  the  horizon  of  our 

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consciousness,  leaving  behind  all  darkness  and  gloom, 
making  us  to  embrace  all  life  with  glowing,  infinite 
warmth  and  love?  Shining  not  alone  for  One,  but  for 
all  mankind;  all  life;  every  pebble  and  mountain,  flow- 
ing stream  and  boundless  ocean,  tiny  shrub  and  blade  of 
grass,  to  mighty  forest.  Fairly  merging  our  own  happi- 
ness into  the  song  of  the  birds;  shining  steadily,  tenderly, 
on  all  alike.  Permeating  with  our  great  soul  warmth 
every  one  whom  our  eyes  rest  upon,  irrespective  of  per- 
son, race  or  kind. 

Thrilling  all  into  new  life,  giving  new  impetus  to 
every  opening  bud  of  beauty,  assisting  the  full  blown 
into  life,  into  greater  harmony  and  fragrance,  and 
shedding  a  soft  glow  of  appreciation  on  all  that  are 
laying  off  the  sere  and  faded  leaves,  into  a  conscious- 
ness of  greater  glories  that  are  unfolding  before  them, 
and  demonstrating  to  them  the  great  truth  of  immor- 
tal Life.  Proving  the  mighty  truth  of  Love  manifest 
in  the  flesh,  by  our  constant  radiation  of  the  sun's  rays 
from  our  own  soul,  the  great  Sun  Center,  or  God  Center 
within,  that  is  a  perpetual  morning  of  rare  beauty  and 
choice  blessings. 

This  sunshine  in  the  soul,  this  glowing  love,  absorbs 
all  else  and  draws  all  good  to  itself,  radiating  broad- 
cast the  Divine  Being,  which  every  child  of  God  is.  We 
may  let  this  light  shine  with  such  splendor  that  the 
clouds,  even,  may  become  a  grand  spectacular  display  of 
wondrous  beauty,  and  all  will  pause  and  exclaim  on 
their  exquisite  loveliness,  the  rare  tints  and  gorgeous 
linings  of  golden  glory.  Thus  will  the  very  clouds 
prove  a  blessing  to. the  weary  wayfarer,  as  he  meets  us 
in  the  onward  march  of  time. 

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If  there  be  leaden  days  and  the  raindrops  fall,  still 
the  sun,  the  soul,  is  shining  within;  and  after  the  bap- 
tism of  refreshing  shower  or  even  days  of  rain,  our  light 
may  burst  forth  in  renewed  splendor,  bringing  forth 
greater  fruits,  and  stronger  growth,  with  our  never- 
ceasing  warmth  and  love. 

If  we  are  closed  out  of  some  lives,  by  their  own 
cloud-brooding  consciousness,  then  stand  ready  to  shine  in 
the  moment  they  lift  the  veil,  and  great  shall  be  their 
growth  and  soul  awakening.  For  none  can  withstand 
the  great,  gleaming,  penetrating  light  and  love  of  an 
ever  radiant  sunburst  of  Truth,  centered  in  God,  and  a 
veritable  Sun  of  God. 

This  is  manifesting  Love  in  the  flesh,  as  did  Jesus. 
This  is  shining  every  moment,  whenever  and  wherever 
any  one  will  enter  our  presence,  or  allow  the  morning 
of  our  presence  to  dawn  upon  their  receptive  vision. 


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igutterflp 

I  love  you,  darling  butterfly, 

In  your  dress  of  black  and  gold. 

Drift  closer,  please,  your  are  so  shy; 
I'd  dearly  love  to  hold 
You  in  my  hand. 

I  promise,  sweet,  your  tiny  feet 

Shall  rest  at  your  own  will 
Upon  my  finger.    I  entreat 

That  I  may  sense  the  thrill 

Of  your  bright  beauty 
In  my  hand. 

Who  painted  you  such  gorgeous  tints, 

Are  they  of  heaven?  these  shining  glints 
Of  color  that  so  shimmer  as  you,  go 
From  flower  to  flower,  now  fast,  now  slow, 

E'er  fluttering,  fluffing,  like  a  sprite? 

Happy  all  day.    In  the  still  of  the  night 
Besting  at  will  in  the  heart  of  a  flower. 
Ne'er  counting  time,  but— hour  by  hour— 
Gathering  in  color  rich  tints  from  the  sun. 

Come!    Best  on  my  hand, 
You  pretty  one. 

I'll  not  spoil  your  powder  of  black  and  gold, 

That  gives  you  glory  so  rare  to  behold. 

I'll  not  bruise  your  wings,  or  your  feet,  sweet  one. 


I  simply  will  love  you,  from  sun  to  sun, 
If  you  will  but  rest 

On  my  hand,  sweet  one. 


Oppressed,  Sayst  Thou?  Not  so,  great  soul.  Thou 
art  thrice  blessed  in  Truth,  in  Love,  in  Power.  Be- 
lievest  thou  in  error 's  way?  That  there  is  error  to 
overthrow  thee?  Then  awaken  greater  knowledge  of 
thine  own  soul's  power,  and  know  thou  those  that  teach 
thee  error  hath  power,  do  still  themselves  in  bonds  of 
slavery  struggle.  They  are  but  still  striving  to  free 
their  own  untutored  souls  from  chains  of  doubt  and 
fear  forged  by  their  own  mad  fancies. 

Error  is  not  a  part  of  God,  nor  hath  it  any  power 
save  that  thine  own  soul  giveth  it  in  some  sad  hour  of 
thine  own  wavering  mind.  Neither  is  there  any  mind 
so  fraught  with  power  when  functioning  not  in  the  Uni- 
versal Harmony  as  to  touch  thine  own  pure  soul. 

Arise  to  nobler  thoughts  and  grander  deeds,  than 
dwelling  on  the  untruths  thou  dost  conjure  in  thine  own 
un-enlightened  mind.  Break  thou  the  bonds  of  pharisa- 
ical  pride,  and  stand  Thou  alone  with  thy  GOD,  until 
thou  canst  say— "  Verily,  I  fear  Naught. " 

On  Mountain  top,  in  woodland  glen,  in  dancing 
waters,  in  shining  stars,  in  souls  unfolding  'neath  thy 
word  of  Truth,  in  melodies  entrancing,  and  in  sunlight's 
gleam,  let  thou  thy  soul  abide.  The  Master  hath  said 
"If  ye  abide  in  me  and  my  words  abide  in  you,  ye  shall 
ask  whatsoever  ye  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto  you" 
as  you  desire. 

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Then  quibble  not  over  the  isms  and  creeds  and 
shadows  of  that  which  darkens  thy  horizon.  Is  not  one 
gleam  from  out  the  radiance  of  the  ORE  AT  SUN 
CENTER,  GOD,  within  thy  soul,  more  to  thee  than  vol- 
Timns  of  that  which  is  but  a  reiteration  of  what  another 
hath  said?  Know  ye  not  that  UNTO  YOU  A  CHRIST 
IS  BORN?  Know  ye  not  that  the  POWER  OF  GOD  is 
GIVEN  UNTO  YOU,  to  stand  forth  a  center  of  Divine 
Intelligence?  Thy  soul  rebels  at  being  bound  and  fet- 
tered like  a  galley-slave  and  cries  aloud  for  "freedom!" 
And  wouldst  thou  strangle  the  cries  of  the  Christ-child 
within  thee? 

Wonderful  power  hath  been  given  thee,  but  not  to 
be  seen  and  heard  of  men,  rather  to  do  the  works  of 
him  that  sent  thee. 

Be  thou  free  in  the  universe  of  Harmonious  Law, 
to  do  its  bidding.  The  Christ  within  thee  will  never 
bow  the  knee  to  creeds  and  dogmas,  to  rules  and  despot- 
ism. THINE  OWN  TRUE  SELF  DEMANDS  A  FEAR- 
LESS RECOGNITION.  Bow  not  to  lesser  powers  than 
the  MOST  HIGH. 

Thou  art  GOD  MANIFEST,  then  do  thou  the  God- 
like work.  Take  up  thy  word  of  truth,  and  fearlessly 
"Follow  thou  me,  for  my  yoke  is  easy  and  my  burden 
is  light ";  so  saith  our  great  Teacher,  the  Master  Mind 
of  the  Universe. 


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There  is  nothing  but  that  Life  vibrates  through  it 
in  holy  calm. 


The  DIVINE  seeks  expression.  It  must  and  will 
find  recognition.  No  matter  how  relentlessly  man  may 
keep  smothering  the  Harmonious  Law  of  his  being,  it 
is  a  useless  task,  as  time  will  prove.  Look  a,t  the  seem- 
ingly most  hardened  of  God's  creation,  how  they  melt 
and  mingle  almost  unconsciously  in  the  purity  and 
sweetness  of  Nature,  if  given  a  day  of  Freedom  from 
their  pent-up  dens  of  infamy,  alone  with  the  beauties 
of  Nature,  with  song-birds  and  fragrant  flowers,  the 
sweet  wind  playing  an  accompaniment  of  Peace  in  the 
soft  rustling  leaves  of  the  trees,  which  to  them  tells  its 
own  glad  song  of  welcome. 

Note  how  the  hungry  eye  scans  the  winsome  bits  of 
scenery  the  distant  grandeur  of  the  mountains  raising 
their  heads  of  smoked  pearl  from  their  depths  of  bluish 
haze;  the  valleys  in  their  rare  beauty,  the  cool  touches 
of  green,  and  dainty  coloring  of  field  and  flowers.  Can 
you  not  see  in  the  eager  eye  that  sweeps  the  quiet  lake, 
the  longing  for  its  pure  reflection  in  their  own  souls? 
There  are  none  so  lost  but  that  the  DIVINE  is  ALL  of 
them,  the  only  lasting,  the  only  real  presence. 

Darkness  can  not  linger  when  once  the  soul  catches 
a  sweet  and  refreshing  glimpse  of  the  DIVINE  within. 
An  earnest  desire  for  freedom,  a  cry  "I  am  a-weary  of 
the  un-true!"  is  the  herald  of  the  true  self  claiming 
its  own. 

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The  Divine,  knowing  no  error,  never  reproaches; 
is  of  too  pure  eyes  to  look  into  the  shadowy  past,  looks 
not  to  the  future,  but  divulges  the  glory  and  fullness 
of  the  Eternal  Now.  It  is  not  lectures  and  reproaches, 
neither  schools  or  money  that  is  needed  to  bring  out 
the  God  innate  in  every  soul.  It  is  rather  the  giving 
to  each  and  every  one  an  opportunity  to  behold  tolerance 
and  love,  and  God  attributes  in  those  who  do  know  of 
the  Divine  Indwelling. 

Throwing  open  to  their  hungering  souls  the  door 
to  Nature's  heart,  as  also  the  door  to  our  own  love,  that 
they  may  behold  the  Father's  face,  that  they  may  see 
in  the  eyes  of  the  awakened  ones,  appreciation  of  the 
Divine  that  is  longing  for  expression  in  their  souls. 
Allowing  them  to  think  freely,  without  feeling  them- 
selves under  condemnation  and  censure  of  those  more 
progressed  in  the  knowledge  of  the  Truth. 


I  can  bathe  in  the  fullness  of  the  Good,  if  I  will. 
I  can  live  in  it,  if  I  will.  I  can  drink  from  the  fountain 
of  Joy,  if  I  will.  I  can  be  a  magnet  that  draws  only 
good,  if  I  will.  I  can  uplift  mankind,  if  I  will.  I  can 
so  link  myself  in  ONENESS  with  the  Father,  that  His 
will  can  be  mine,  and  the  "I  will"  snow  forth  as  the 
Father's  will. 


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The  activities  of  God  are  ever  pressing  on  to  more 
righteous  fulfillment. 


Love  is  the  crowning  glory  of  the  soul.  In  it,  the 
soul  expanding,  enters  the  unfathomable  depths  of  God- 
Consciousness,  and  knows  of  a  truth  the  power  that 
overcometh  all. 


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<9oD  Speaking  in  span 

Dear  longing  heart,  if  thou  wouldst  know 
The  words  of  Truth  which  from,  me  flow 
To  meet  the  need  thy  soul  doth  feel, 
Lend  me  thine  ear;  and  gently  kneel 
Before  the  shrine  of  Life  Divine, 
Breathing  sweet  incense  from  the  lines 
That  fall  full  fast  from  lips  of  Love 
To  lift  thee  to  that  realm  above. 


I  am  thy  Life.    Thou  art  Divine. 
Then  waver  not.    My  love  is  thine. 
As  sweet  flowers  bloom  in  Edenland, 
So  Life  and  Love  weave  in  a  strand 
The  power  and  peace  that  flood  thy  soul 
In  Omnipresence.    One,  the  whole. 
While,  blossoming  beneath  thy  feet, 
Are  dainty  flowers,  white  and  sweet. 


The  dear  Christ  presence  opes  the  gate, 
And  Love  is  Queen.    There  is  no  fate 
That  holds  thee  from  expressing  all 
Thy  great  soul  cravest.    I  hear  thy  call ; 
And  ever  in  the  silence  dear 
I  touch  in  notes  divinely  clear 
Thy  inmost  Being,  and  thou  knowest 
The  harmony  of  the  Heavenly  Host. 


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I  give  my  angels  fair,  to  thee, 

To  ope  Life's  grand  Eternity. 

To  bathe  thee  in  the  Power  Divine 

That  thou  mayest  do  this  will  of  mine. 

That  thou  mayst  free  thine  own  pure  soul 

And  grasp  the  universal  whole. 

That  thou  mayst  soar  on  wings  of  Love 

And  to  the  world  may  ably  prove 

Thy  Oneness  with  Infinity; 

Thy  knowledge  of  Eternity. 

Thy  power  to  speak  the  word  that  frees 

The  erring  ones  on  land,  on  seas, 

To  bring  them  to  the  Truth  Divine. 

The  living  in  this  Will  of  mine. 

I  am  the  Power,  the  Life,  the  Way. 
Thou  art  in  Me.    Then,  never  stray 
In  paths  of  doubt,  obscure,  untrue. 
Cast  out  the  old.    Let  in  the  new. 
Breathe  in  the  Omnipresence  sweet. 
Thou  art  redeemed.    Stand  on  thy  feet. 
While  through  thy  Being  thus  I  bring 
The  freedom  that  a  soul  doth  sing, 
As  bounding  forth  on  wings  of  Love, 
It  merges  into  realms  above. 
And  looking  out,  it  views  the  Whole 
As  One  Grand  Presence,  One  Great  Soul; 
One  boundless  Vast,  Infinity, 
Embracing  all  Eternity. 


Under  the  grand  old  pines  at  Shasta  Springs,  in  the 
fall  of  Nineteen  Hundred  and  Five,  my  husband,  a  dear 
friend  and  myself,  while  enjoying  the  silence  of  this 
lovely  spot  one  bright  afternoon,  received  word  for  word 

the  following  message  from  my  brother  C ,  who 

passed  into  the  spirit  world  some  years  since.  This 
message  came  in  answer  to  questions  we  were  discuss- 
ing. He  said— "  Soul  to  soul,  linked  together  by  the 
breath  of  the  Master,  traveling  in  the  space  of  Eternity, 
drinking  in  the  spiritual  revelation  of  the  Father,  glid- 
ing into  Greater  Life.  We  must  walk  step  by  step  in  the 
precepts  of  the  Father;  then  shall  we  join  the  hands  of 
love,  going  on,  forever  and  ever,  into  the  brightness  and 
glory  of  the  SUPREME  ONE. 

"I  am  with  you— waiting,  waiting.  All  else  save 
soul-communion  and  living  the  Christ-life  is  as  nothing. 
The  past  is  nothing.  I  am  ever  near,  and  although  it  is 
not  given  me  to  speak  at  all  times,  I  watch  and  wait. 

"This  is  a  beautiful  spot,  favorable  to  the  children  of 
God;  yet  how  many  look  out  upon  its  rare  beauties  and 
fail  to  understand.  How  blessed  it  is  that  You  compre- 
hend the  wonders  of  His  hand-i-work.  All  thoughts  go 
into  the  Eternal.  Nothing  is  lost.  The  higher  your  soul 
ascends,  the  more  Christ-like  the  messages  you  receive. 
The  purer  the  thought,  the  greater  the  gift. 

"Look  up,  dear  ones.  One  of  your  number,  A , 

is  a  great  soul.  His  wisdom  is  of  the  Father.  He  was 
the  God-given  son. 

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'A  beautiful  spot,  favorable  to  the  children  of  God." 


"When  we  seek  such  beautiful  places  as  this  for  soul 
communion,  there  is  a  fuller  spirituality.  We  are  nearer 
God,  the  Father,  the  Fountain-head  of  Life.  Oh,  to  drink 
therefrom  is  beautiful,  glorious  beyond  the  conception  of 
earth. 

"When  the  Little  One  comes  (meaning  my  friend  who 
was  with  me)  the  doors  will  be  thrown  wide  open  into  the 
visions  of  Christ.  We  are  waiting,  waiting  to  touch  the 
Spirit  hand.  Ever  do  we  call  her  higher  and  higher. 
Come  into  the  Christ  Consciousness.  Live,  breathe, 
drink,  spring  into  the  highest.  You  will  see  wonderful 
manifestations  of  the  Divine  on  earth.  One,  meaning  my 
friend,  is  a  little  nearer  the  shore.  She  has  always  been 
a  developed  soul,  although  no<t  conscious  of  it.  She  has 
been  led  into  the  Light  and  Love  of  the  Father.  Always 
individualized  in  Him  since  the  time  of  Christ.  You 
would  ask— ' Why  has  she  not  been  conscious  of  it!'  I 
answer,  Why  have  we  all  lived  a  dead  life  in  the  earth 
life,  never  to  awaken  until  the  Father's  light  shines  in 
upon  our  darkened  visions,  and  we  behold  our  ONENESS 
with  HIM.  I  only  know  I  am  waiting.  I  would  call  the 
Little  One,  but  the  Father  says— '  Nay,  Nay.  She  has 
much  work  to  do  for  my  People  on  earth. ' 

' '  Such  hours  as  these  bring  us  closer,  closer.  Oh,  the 
vast  Space  of  Eternity!  Endless  reign  of  the  Father! 
Beautiful!  Glorious!  Inexpressible!  Only  waiting  for 
that  grand  re-union  when  we  shall  understand  the  mis- 
takes of  life  as  nothing.  The  Great  and  Glorious  Eter- 
nity is  for  us.  The  longing  heart-cry  and  desire  is  at  last 
answered.  Come  up  higher,  higher.  All,  All  is  glorious. 
Adieu,  dear  ones." 


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SpitiMLotoe 

The  twilight  falls,  soft  stealing  through  my  room, 

While  shadows  nestle  here  and  there, 
Playing  at  Hide  and  Seek  about  my  chair. 

In  sweetest  silent  mood,  I  fondly  dream 
And  Aye,  perchance,  do  meditate  at  length 

On  greater  worlds  than  this  can  seem 
To  be.     For  years  I've  longed  for  higher  notes  and 

deeper  tones; 

Have  yearned  to  keep  from  lesser  and  material  things 
To  dwell  on  heights  before  un-dreamed  of  and  unknown ; 
And  now,  as  in  the  twilight,  divinely  calm  and  Hear, 

List  I,  and  wait ;  direct,  I  hear 

A  voice  as  sweet  and  resonant  of  love  as  an  aeolian  harp, 
Call  out,  l '  Star  of  my  star,  heart  of  my  heart, 

I've  waited  long  for  thee. 
Walked  by  thee  through  the  shadows  dim 

Of  earth's  cold  life. 
I've  guided  and  I've  guarded  thee, 
Have  kept  thee  from  all  strife. 


Thou  art  as  fair  as  God's  pure  lilies  are. 

Thy  diadem  is  as  gleaming  stars 
In  Christ's  own  crown,  and  handed  down 
To  thee  from  realms  of  Immortality. 

Thou  art,  soul  of  my  soul, 
A  treasure  likened  unto  heaven's  own; 
Christ's  beacon-light  to  guide  earth's  erring  ones 

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Into  the  greater  realms  above, 
For  thou  art  Love. 

I  touch  thee,  bright  earth  flower  thou  art, 
And  find  thee  mirrored  in  my  heart. 

Gazing  into  thine  eyes  of  blue, 

Behold  myself,  divinely  true. 
Thou  art  a  soul  by  heaven  glorified 
Fair  goddess  of  my  Life,  My  spirit  bride. 
In  God  we  blend,  and  going  forth  in  Him 
The  Golden  Gates  ope  wide  that  we  may  journey  in. 

All  mazes  of  earth-life  are  past 
The  Christ's  illumined  glory  'round  us  cast. 
As  one,  we  mingle  in  the  Love  Divine 
Chanting  the  Father's  praise  through  endless  time. 


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3n 

Within  me  eternally  flows  the  fountain  of  immortal 
youth ;  Within  dawns  the  awakening  power  to  show  forth 
to  all  mankind  the  Infinite  Life,  that  which  is  the  Life 
of  All. 

Within  is  the  secret  spring  which  unlocks  the  door, 
revealing  untold  treasures  of  knowledge,  purity  and 
power,  even  unto  the  life  of  every  opening  bud  and  blos- 
som. 

The  Poet  chants  his  glorious  lay  of  love  within  my 
soul.  The  peace  and  harmony  of  the  Universe  breathes 
through  me  its  sweet  calm.  The  singing  birds  carol  forth 
the  Infinite  Life  in  me.  The  laughing  child  is  but  an 
echo,  giving  back  to  me  my  own.  Within  me  lie  the 
peaceful  valleys  besprinkled  with  tiny  blossoms,  the  rock 
ribbed  mountains  of  majestic  splendor,  the  sweet  peace 
and  calm  of  Nature. 

Within  me  glows  the  summer  sun,  and  falls  the  cool- 
ing fleecy  mantle  of  purity  and  whiteness  of  winter;  not 
chilling  and  drear,  but  full  of  earnest  protection  that  my 
soul  may  open  up  in  full  glory  in  the  spring-tide  of  its 
awakening. 


an  affirmation 


I  have  infinite  faith  in  the  abiding  presence  of  the  Al- 
mighty Good,  in  the  midst  of  every  condition. 


O,  Mountain  Heights,  like  God's  great  Truth, 

Ye  lure  me  on  and  on. 
And  when  I  Ve  touched  the  crest  I  seek 

Behold!    There's  greater  heights  beyond. 


t>5 


"  JFatfier 


It  is  wonderful  how  our  lives  round  out  to  the  per- 
fect in  all  things  when  we  perceive  the  ALLNESS  of 
INFINITE  LOVE,  And  our  existence  in  that  Love.  A 
realization  of  Peace  and  Happiness  before  unknown, 
opens  up  to  us  as  we  advance  in  the  understanding  of 
this  Creative  Principle  of  Love  which  is  Universal.  It 
gives  us  beautiful  and  realistic  views  of  the  power  and 
dominion  we  may  attain  to,  and  urges  us  to  "  arise  and 
let  our  light  shine "  that  others  may  be  enabled  to  come 
into  their  rightful  heirship. 

It  is  not  hard  to  close  our  minds  against  old  beliefs 
in  a  "God  of  vengeance"  and  accept  the  God  of  Love, 
for  in  accepting  this  belief  which  we  should  do  through 
the  understanding  of  the  Principle  as  an  eternally  exist- 
ing presence,  it  is  impossible  to  have  aught  within  save 
the  consciousness  of  the  "  Kingdom  of  God  and  His  right- 
eousness. ' ' 

"To  love  God  supremely,  and  our  neighbor  as  our- 
selves "  is  to  be  able  to  say  with  the  blessed  Master,  when 
seeming  persecutions  arise— "Father,  forgive  them,  for 
they  know  not  what  they  do,"  continually  insisting  that 
we  look  upon  our  would-be  persecutors  with  love  and  an 
earnest  desire  to  lift  them  into  their  rightful  inheritance. 
This  is  Love,  that  which  will  mellow  and  dissolve  all 
hardness  and  bitterness  of  those  who  live  in  non-recog- 
nition of  the  Good. 


It  will  draw  mankind  to  their  true  and  only  Source. 
The  Great  Heart  that  throbs  throughout  the  universal 
whole  is  LOVE.  A  Love  that  knows  neither  hatred,  mal- 
ice, wrong  or  envy.  Its  whisperings  are  constantly— 
"Father,  forgive  them.  They  know  not  what  they  do." 
It  breathes  only  of  good  in  all  things— speaks  only  of 
progression,  of  an  advance  into>  the  more  glorious  under- 
standing of  the  Divine.  This  understanding  causes  us  to 
look  through  eyes  of  Love,  beyond  a  select  circle  of 
friends  whom  it  is  easy  to  love,  on  all  o>ur  fellowmen, 
makes  us  long  to  give  to  every  hungering  soul  the  knowl- 
edge we  have  of  spiritual  law  that  overcomes  all  claims 
of  sin,  sickness  and  death,  "the  last  enemy  to  be  over- 
come." 

Christ  came  to  teach  us  power  and  dominion  over 
ignorance  and  ill,  of  our  rightful  heritage  to  Peace,  Joy, 
Happiness,  Plenty,  Harmony  and  Love.  The  under- 
standing of  which  gives  us  the  power  to  live  in  the  full- 
ness of  the  Universal  Plenty,  in  perfect  Health  and  Har- 
mony, in  Heaven,  Here  and  Now. 

Our  lives  will  round  out  to  the  circle  of  God's  ALL- 
NESS  in  the  knowledge  of  this  Truth.  We  must  give 
forth  Love,  and  we  shall  receive  of  Love.  Give  happi- 
ness, and  we  shall  be  Happy.  Accept  of  our  God-given 
dominion  and  power,  and  pour  forth  thoughts  of  love 
and  health  and  we  will  realize  health  for  ourselves.  Ask 
not  wisdom 'of  Man,  but  of  GOD,  and  "Ask,  believing 
that  ye  have  received. ' ' 

When  unjustly  accused,  softly  breathe  from  a  soul 
of  Love— "Father,  forgive."  And  Love  will  be  to  us  as 
a  sweet  enveloping  thought  in  which  we  shall  abide  with 
Christ  in  God,  resting  in  his  Pure  Love. 

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Under  any  and  all  circumstances,  let  us  accept  that 
which  belongs  to  our  spiritual  estate.  In  the  words  of 
Emerson,  "Let  us  take  our  bloated  nothingness  out  of 
the  path  of  the  Divine  Circuit.  Let  us  unlearn  the  wis- 
dom of  the  world.  Let  us,  lie  low  in  the  Lord's  Power 
and  learn  that  Truth  alone  makes  rich  and  great. ' ' 

Let  Love  nourish  us  and  un-lock  new  magazines  of 
Power,  of  understanding  that  Love  is  Omnipresent.  Re- 
fusing to  deny  its  existence  because  manifesting  unto 
others  in  different  forms  from  that  which  appeals  to  us. 
Any  who  heal  in  Christ's  name,  in  the  name  of  Love,  are 
of  a  truth  working  in  ONENESS  with  the  Great  Prin- 
ciple of  Love. 

Let  us  open  our  spiritual  eyes  and  behold  Love,  in 
the  peaceful  beauty  of  all  Creation. 


3n  tfie  jforest 

1  love  the  trunk  of  that  darling  old  tree. 

To  be  sure  its  defects  are  plain  to  see. 

It  is  rough  and  bruised,  bearing  the  mark 

Of  carvings  of  years  upon  its  bark. 

But,  somehow,  it  wears  in  a  Kingly  way, 

Such  a  wealth  of  green,  in  graceful  sway 

In  the  soft  summer  winds,  all  aglint  with  the  sun. 

So  tenderly  shelters  its  birds,  one  by  one, 

As  they  cosily  nest  in  its  great  arms  so  true, 

And  carol  their  love  to  high  heaven's  blue. 

They  weave  sweetest  melodies  in  their  wee  home, 

Teach  the  dear  nestlings  to  try  all  alone 

The  power  of  their  wings,  in  branches  of  green 

Of  this  King  of  the  forest,  that  really  seems 

So  royally  proud  to  be  anchored  in  sod 

Of  old  Mother  Earth;  arms  extending  to  God. 

Ever  proud  to  remember  the  sweet  long  ago 

When,  'neath  its  branches,  soft  whispering  low 

Lovers  strayed,  e'en  as  now.    Their  secrets  all  true, 

This  dear  old  tree  garnered.    Full  well  he  knew 

The  happiest  moments  of  summering  love 

Are  all  too  soon  vanished.    How  grandly  he  proves 

Though  battered  and  worn,  he  still  feels  no  pain, 

But  stands  calm  and  serene  through  sunshine  and  rain. 

And  silently,  proudly,  absorbs  from  the  Good, 
Such  deific  power,  that  it  is  food 

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For  rhythm  of  love,  as  I  clasp  in  my  arms 
Its  rugged  old  trunk;  knowing  no  harm 
Can  touch  me  while  lingering  near 
Such  a  grand  old  defender. 
Ah!  close  to  my  ear 

A  voice  from  the  silence!    How  the  wind  breathes 
Through  the  soft,  gently  swaying,  branches  and  leaves; 
As  plainly  I  hear  these  words  whispered  low, 
"Dear  heart,  come  up  higher; 

How  well  thou  dost  know." 


My  soul  melts  into  the  Great  Oversold,  into  the  Heart 
of  the  Infinite;  "I  am  one  with  the  Father."  On  this 
basis,  I  meet  and  commune  with  the  illumined,  both  in 
the  seen  and  the  unseen.  On  this  ground  I  have  all  Wis- 
dom, and  behold  all  things  in  perfection;  hearing  all  glo- 
rious Truths,  and  am,  consciously,  one  with  the  Eternal 
Beauty,  Harmony,  and  Peace,  of  the  Universe. 


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3nto  tfte  JLigftt  of  Spirit 

The  many  wonderful,  and  what  some  would  call 
miraculous  demonstrations,  which  are  taking  place  daily 
and  hourly  among  the  advanced  thinkers  and  workers 
along  metaphysical  and  higher  thought  lines  of  to-day, 
prove— without  cavil  or  doubt— the  efficacy  of  the  Truth, 
as  taught  by  Jesus  Christ.  It  certainly  applies  now  to 
any  and  all  conditions,  as  it  did  in  the  days  when  He 
walked  the  earth  among  the  children  of  men. 

Jesus  always  worked  in  the  light  of  the  Spirit,  never 
recognizing  any  other  presence,  never  acknowledging 
darkness  and  ignorance  as  having  any  power  whatever. 
His  promise  was:  "The  things  I  do,  ye  may  do  also, 
and  even  greater. "  But  how!  "If  ye  abide  in  me/'  in 
the  Christ,  the  Truth  Consciousness.  In  this  abiding 
state,  I  find  there  is  a  dawning  within  my  soul  that  far 
transcends  the  brightest  sunrise  that  ever  broke  on 
Mountain  top  and  emerald  green  of  Mother  Earth. 

The  grand  illumination  of  sky,  refreshing  odor  of 
field  and  flowers,  mingled  with  the  cool  invigorating 
breeze,  the  melody  of  bird-notes,  as  they  burst  forth  in 
glad  song  of  praise,  on  some  rare  morning  in  June,  is  as 
faintest  odor  of  fragrant  flowers  in  comparison  with  the 
greater,  more  sublimely  grand,  dawn  of  heaven  within  my 
inmost  being.  The  earth  seems  taken  up  into  a  different 
atmosphere;  the  inhabitants  thereof,  whether  of  a  high  or 
low  state  of  unfoldment,  show  forth  to  my  earnest  seek- 
ing, only  the  Divine. 

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The  untrue,  the  false  of  each  and  every  one,  is  as 
vapory  mist,  which  one  ray  of  love-light  from  the  God 
center  within  any  soul,  knowing  its  ONENESS  with  the 
Infinite,  may  instantly  dispel.  The  mountains  of  crime 
and  ignorance  disappear,  as  written  above  them  in  flam- 
ing words  of  love,  I  behold— "Father,  forgive  them. 
They  know  not  what  they  do. ' '  All  sickness,  sorrow  and 
belief  in  death  vanish,  as  in  tenderness  and  faith,  I  read 
in  the  clear  sky  of  this  beautiful  dawn,  "It  is  the  spirit 
that  quickeneth.  The  flesh  profiteth  nothing;  the  words 
that  I  speak  unto  you,  they  are  Spirit  and  they  are  Life. ' 9 
Again— "I  come  that  ye  might  have  life,  and  have  it 
more  abundantly."  All  envy,  hatred  and  jealousy  melt 
away  and  lo<!  one  great  unending  chain  of  faith  and  love 
appears  as  over  such  seeming  conditions,  I  see  plainly 
written,  "God  is  Lave."  All  apartness  one  from  an- 
other dissolves  in  the  warmth  and  fervor  of  the  words 
written  in  purest  gold,  "My  Father  and  Your  Father; 
My  God  and  Your  God." 

All  lust  and  sensuality  fade  and  fall  from  sight,  and 
in  their  stead  I  see— "Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart,  for 
they  shall  see  God. ' '  All  care  and  anxiety  are  obliterated 
in  this  illumination,  and  I  behold  the  blessed  promise, 
applicable  to  the  here  and  now,  "He  shall  wipe  away 
all  tears." 

Bigotry  and  self-adulation  pale  before  the  words, 
"I  speak  not  of  myself;  but  the  Father  that  dwelleth  in 
me,  He  doeth  the  works." 

Condemnation  of  either  neighbor  or  self  is  annihi- 
lated with  "Judge  not,  that  ye  be  not  judged;"  again, 
"Neither  do  I  condemn  thee;  go  and  sin  no  more."  All 

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fear  and  trembling  are  brushed  away  with  the  command, 
' ' Fear  not." 

Why  have  not  we  in  all  these  ages  past  been  growing 
more  and  more  into  this  oneness  of  the  Universal  Whole; 
this  oneness  with  the  Father  that  Jesus  taught,  that  por- 
trays so'  much  of  peace  and  power;  such  a  glorious  dawn- 
ing to,  and  within,  the  soul  of  everyone. 

It  is  now  time  to  question  the  soul,  time  to  let  the 
light  of  the  Spirit  illumine  the  within.  Ask  yourself  - 
Where  do  I  stand  in  this  rapturous  dawn?  Let  the  an- 
swer be— In  the  very  heart  of  it.  Each  and  every  one  a 
perfect  center,  as  was,  and  is,  Jesus  Christ,  our  Great 
Teacher. 

A  new  dawn  is  breaking.  Let  each  view  its  glories. 
It  is  not  for  a  chosen  few,  as  has  been  the  thought  for  so 
long  a  period  of  time,  but  it  is  for  all. 

This  Allness  in  Oneness  will  show  forth  the  intense 
beauty,  the  never  changing  glory  of  the  new  dawn,  in 
which  you  and  I  are  standing,  if  we  but  will.  None  can 
ever  tell  another  of  this  infinite  realm  of  peace  and  power 
that  opens  up  within  the  soul,  until  they,  too,  have  con- 
sciously put  themselves  in  harmony  with  the  Father,  the 
Infinite.  Nothing  so  intensifies  the  sublimity  and  the 
awakening  within  the  Soul  as  claiming  and  knowing,  as 
did  our  elder  Brother,  our  oneness  with  the  Universal 
Harmony.  Our  complete  abandonment  to  the  One  Spirit 
which  is  all  and  in  all.  The  new  dawn  means  to  each 
soul  awakened,  "a  new  heaven  and  a  new  earth,  for  be- 
hold! old  things  have  passed  away,  and  all  things  have 
become  new, ' '  and  limitless  power  is  established  unto  us. 
The  earth  is  taken  up  into  the  radiance  of  His  counte- 
nance, into  the  Light  of  the  Spirit. 

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Gentle,  quiet,  peaceful  conditions  of  mind,  ever  real- 
izing that  the  breath  of  God  is  quickening  and  holding  in 
perfect  rhythmic  vibrations  the  entire  being,  without 
struggle  or  effort,  trusting,  loving,  believing  and  never 
swerving  from  the  gentle  touch  of  the  One  Power,  the 
Father,  will  melt  away  every  negative  and  untrue  con- 
dition; no  matter  how  aggressive  it  may  seem.  This  is 
the  abiding  Christ  consciousness  that  we  must  all  unfold 
to,  before  we  can  come  into  this  illumination.  When  we 
are  poised  in  this  state  of  child-like  trust  and  faith,  we 
may  "ask  whatsoever  we  will,  and  it  shall  be  done  unto 


Infinite  power  comes  through  this  open  channel,  and 
the  eager  straining  for  results,  and  the  wondering 
"whys"  are  lost  sight  of;  the  Spirit  of  Light  brings  out 
the  true  manifest  or  of  freedom  and  peace. 

"If  ye  know  that  He  is  righteous,  ye  know  that  every 
one  that  doeth  righteousness  is  born  of  Him."  So  shall 
we  be  known,  and  so  shall  we  revel  in  the  illumination 
of  the  Spirit.  We  must  ask  in  faith,  knowing  that  we 
have  received;  in  other  words,  the  God  power,  the  Spirit- 
ual, is  all  that  we  really  are,  and  a  recognition  of  body, 
soul  and  spirit,  as  one,  will  do  the  work  and  will  let  in  the 
flood-tides  of  light. 

This  sort  of  receptivity  is  not  holding  out  empty 
hands  that  they  may  be  filled.  It  is  a  recognition  of  that 
Divine  Substance  which  is  above,  below,  within  and  with- 
out. And  such  an  acknowledgement  of  the  ever  present 
power,  puts  the  seeker  in  perfect  harmony  and  perfect 
co-operation  with  the  Divine;  while  a  never-varying  real- 

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ization,  makes  it  possible  to  do  the  things  which  the 
Christ  did  while  on  earth.  Let  every  soul  recognize  the 
fact  that  there  is  the  possibility  of  becoming  so  at  one 
with  this  Wisdom,  this  Divine  All,  that  the  illumination 
which  fills  the  seeking  soul  may  so  flood  all  the  avenues 
of  life,  not  only  from  one  stand-point,  but  from  all,  that 
the  entire  being  may  radiate  an  absolute  light  that  will 
positively  shine  out  through  the  face,  and  the  entire 
body,  permeating  the  daily  surroundings,  emanating  an 
aura  of  such  wonderful  glow  that  every  one,  will  perceive 
it.  The  more  dense  will  exclaim— "I  always  love  to  be 
with  such  an  one  because  of  his  good  cheer. ' '  Another  will 
say,  "Such  an  one  inspires  great  confidence.  I  am  sure 
I  can  trust  him,"  and  so  on;  while  a  more  developed 
soul  will  exclaim  from  the  depths  of  his  being,  "Behold 
the  beloved  of  the  Lord!  A  glorious  soul,  One  in  tune 
with  the  Infinite  and  radiating  the  light  thereof!"  And 
this  one,  so  filled  with  illumination,  is  unconsciously 
sending  out  rays  of  spiritual  light  that  are  vibrating 
throughout  the  Universe;  Even  as  Christ  said,  "I  am 
the  light  of  the  world."  So  may  this  illumined  soul 
know,  I  am  the  light  of  the  world.  This  light  that  per- 
meates the  bodily  consciousness  is  far-reaching,  search- 
ing out  every  tiny  cell  and  atom,  shining  with  accurate 
and  effulgent  God-illumination,  so  powerful  and  pure 
that  health  is  established  in  the  bodily  consciousness; 
whereas,  before  opening  the  self  to  this  Divine  Light, 
the  body  may  have  been  submerged  in  darkness  and 
gloom,  and  out-picturing  as  illness  and  disease  in  many 
ways. 

These  false  conditions  can  not  stand  when  the  mind 
opens  itself  to  the  Divine  Light,  which  only  awaits  rec- 

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ognition  from  the  individual,  with  a  willingness  and  de- 
sire to  co-operate  with  It. 

The  Father  never  takes  an  aggressive  stand  with  his 
Children,  but  is  Omnipresent,  Omnipotent  and  Omnis- 
cient. The  seeker  may,  if  he  chooses,  accept  of  the  rich 
legacy,  the  charming  fullness  of  all  that  is  good  and 
beautiful,  pure  and  true,  with  all  power  in  heaven  and 
earth  added.  He  may  walk  in  the  light  of  the  Spirit,  in 
the  seen  and  in  the  unseen.  He  may  never  know  dark- 
ness, by  day  or  by  night ;  and  this  may  be  taken  literally, 
and  practically  put  in  us©  whenever  and  wherever  need- 
ed, provided  the  recipient  of  the  Father's  bounty  be 
true  to  the  Highest  he  knows,  and  is  seeking  earnestly 
and  continuously.  There  is  no  stagnation  in  the  eternal 
on-going.  There  is  a  constant  flowing  stream  of  light, 
direct  from  the  Fountain  Head,  the  Father,  the  indwell- 
ing One,  working  in  and  through  every  soul  that  wills 
to  let  it  be  so.  Sooner  or  later,  every  soul  will  so  desire 
and  decree,  as  there  is  no  hiding  from  this  ever-searching 
light  of  Divine  Love  and  Intelligence  which  radiates 
throughout  the  Universe.  It  only  rests  with  the  individ- 
ual to  say  when  and  where  the  unfoldment  shall  come  to 
him  or  her. 

There  is  only  one  true  way  of  reaching  this  illumina- 
tion. That  is  through  following  the  teachings  of  Jesus. 

Enter  through  the  door  of  Love,  UNIVERSAL 
LOVE.  This  great  and  all-absorbing  love  creates  a  life 
of  cheer  and  brightness,  of  brilliant,  glowing,  lights,  that 
set  themselves  in  the  firmament  of  the  seekers,  like  faith- 
ful sentinels,  pointing  out  the  true  path  leading  to  the 
desired  Goal. 

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Higher  and  Higher,  O,  my  soul,  until  the  Master's 
knowledge  of  Truth,  His  concept  of  Love,  be  thine. 

Peace,  Peace,  O,  my  soul,  until  the  melodies  of 
Heaven,  the  music  of  the  spheres  shall  play  upon  thy 
harp-strings.  Be  thou  so  deep  and  wide  in  the  Father 
that  thou  shalt  fill  endless  space  with  the  magnitude  of 
thy  Love. 

Shine  forth,  0,  my  soul,  an  eternal  sun  of  God ;  pene- 
trating the  gloom  of  .untruth.  Naught  shall  bedim  thy 
radiance.  Naught  can  stand  in  the  shadow,  where  thou 
dost  choose  to  shine.  Thou  mayst  drink  deep,  deep  from 
the  Fountain  of  Life,  for  thy  Father  willeth  it  so. 


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Cling  close  to  Mother  Earth. 

Deep  studded  with  rare  jewels; 

Love,  kiss,  caress  her. 

She  gives  to  each  from  birth 

The  Life  that  is  of  God.    That  which  lies  within 

Her  sombre  depths,  blossoming  into  richest  tints, 

And  fairy  forms  upon  her  face. 

She  woos  thee  to  her  bosom 

'Neath  the  pine-tree's  shade 

On  mountain  side  and  glade. 
She  stretches  out  her  carpets  rare, 
Of  leafy  mould  and  fern-clad  dales 
And  bids  thee  rest,  abide  in  peace 
With  all  the  Universe  of  God, 
And  list  her  wondrous  tales 
Of  love.    She  softly  radiates  the  warmth 

That  fills  thy  soul  with  Joy; 
The  sunshine  deep  within  her  being  drinks, 
And  gives  it  forth 
In  every  form  of  growth. 
She  never  shrinks  from  filling  full 
The  cup  of  Life  to  all 
Who  touch  her  in  true  love. 

'Tis  she,  old  Mother  Earth, 
That  cradles  love  in  every  form; 
Who  woos,  the  songsters  of  the  wood, 
Puts  forth  in  beauty,  life  and  food. 

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"She  woos  thee  to  her  bosom, 
'Neath    the   pine-tree's    shade." 


'Tis  she  makes  glad  the  heart  of  man, 
Unfolds  the  Great  Eternal  plan 
Of  Nature's  peace  and  truth. 

She  hugs  the  seed 

Close  to  her  soul,  feeding  its  every  need. 
Then,  when  the  Springtime  breathes,  "Pm  here," 
She  sends  them  forth  in  goodly  cheer 

To  do  sweet  Nature's  will. 

Lie  close  to  Mother  Earth. 
Her  magnets  are  .of  God; 
She  only  draws  thee  to  her  breast 
That  she  may  give  thee  pause 

For  greater  strength,  then  sends  thee  forth  refreshed 
And  true,  to  bide  the  harvest-time  of  God. 
She  breathes  within  thy  soul  of  Peace, 
While  softly  overhead,  the  wind 
Sings  sweetly  through  the  listening  pine 
Of  blest  release  from  sterner  things 
That  know  not  God. 

She  whispers  low  in  rustling  leaves, 
Wafting  thee  perfume  on  the  breeze 
Of  heaven.    She  opens  wide  the  songsters  throat 
In  joy,  that  through  thy  soul  may  float 

The  notes  of  praise 
Due  the  ^Creator  of  the  ALL. 
She  counts  not  time,  nor  nights,  nor  days, 
Drinks  deep  of  sunshine,  and  of  rain 
That  she  for  all  may  greater  glory  gain. 

Her  spirit  is  of  God, 

And  limitless  her  grandeur.     'Neath  her  sod 

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Lies  untold  power. 

The  greater  life  that  ne'er  is  seen 

By  mortal  man;  but  he  that  once  illumined  is 

May  strike  the  inner  chord,  and  bliss  is  his. 

The  Fountain-head,  the  Source,  is  always  from  within; 

Whose  depths  are  infinite  and  pure. 

While  he  who  trusts  is  always  sure 

To  reach  the  heights  of  God. 
Press  close  to  Mother  Earth, 
For  she  may  teach  thee  truths  unknown 
As  in  her  arms  you  lie. 
She  lulls  to  rest,  and  peace  divine, 
Teaches  thy  soul  of  truths  sublime 

That  last  for  Aye  and  Aye. 


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a  $oice  Jfrom  Spirit  Kealtn 

"As  lingers  the  sun  lovingly  in  the  western  horizon, 
so  do  we  tarry  in  the  presence  of  you  whom  we  love  so 
well.  As  glints  the  sun  through  the  rain-clouds,  hanging 
high,  hanging  low,  so  through  life's  shadows  gleams  the 
constant  piercing  stream  of  love,  flowing  from  our  hearts 
to  yours.  Dwell  high,  oh  children  of  earth;  One,  even 
God  is  your  Source.  Abide  in  affirmations  and  realiza- 
tions, strong  and  pure;  in  righteous  judgment.  Never 
resist  the  spirit.  Flowing  from  the  Fountain  Head 
through  you  is  the  Eternal  Stream  of  Infinite  Love  and 
ALL  INTELLIGENT  LIFE.  Take  possession  of  your 
birth-right. " 


Thou  art  an  inspiration  of  the  Most  High.  Abiding 
within  thee  is  the  soul  of  the  Universe.  THOU  ART 
THAT  SOUL. 


Every  moment,  THIS  moment,    is    the    ONE    SU- 
PREME moment  of  my  life. 


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an  appeal  jftom  tfte 

Our  physical  organisms  look  to  us  for  love  and 
appreciation;  and  what  do  they  receive?  Do  we  say  to 
them  as  we  would  to  a  child  who  is  eagerly  craving  our 
approval:  "You  are  progressing  wonderfully.  You  are 
simply  perfect.  Great  talent  and  power  is  now  yours. 
Already  I  see  the  world  at  your  feet ;  All  must  recognize 
your  superiority;'7  and  so,  on  and  on,  until  the  child 
is  looked  upon  by  all  as  something  far  beyond  the  fond- 
est hopes  of  the  most  sanguine  parent  mind. 

Art,  wisdom,  power  and  beauty  is  thus  unfolded  and 
externalized,  and  the  world  is  blessed  thereby,  the  child 
becoming  a  power  to  move  thousands  into  a  higher  con- 
ception of  the  beautiful  and  the  true.  Thus  should  we 
praise,  love  and  unfold  perfection  in  our  bodies. 

On  the  other  hand,  how  quickly  you  can  crush  soul 
growth  by  closing  the  channels  with  condemnation.  Note 
the  stunted  life,  the  dwarfed  expression  of  this  child. 
So  it  is  with  our  bodies.  If  we  arise  in  the  morning  with 
thoughts  and  words  of  condemnation  in  our  hearts,  on 
our  lips  for  these  beautiful  bodies  that  God  has  given  us 
to  be  fit  tabernacles  for  the  indwelling  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 
is  it  any  wonder  that  the  channels  close,  and  ills,  pains 
and  distortion  manifest.  For,  have  not  we,  who  function 
the  mind,  so  condemned  them  to  be?  We  have  turned 
the  power  against  their  true  manifestation.  Every  cell 
and  every  atom  looks  with  eyes  of  consciousness  into  our 

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very  heart  of  hearts,  for  appreciation  and  love;  and  we 
should  send  home  to  these  life-centers,  thoughts  and 
words  of  truth  and  praise,  thus  satisfying  these  hungry 
calls  for  righteous  judgment. 

To  the  friendly  inquiry,  "How  are  you  feeling  this 
morning  "1  We  should  never  claim  illness  in  any  form. 
Such  crushing  condemnation  forces  the  tiny  work-shops 
to  close  their  doors,  and  shrink  from  even  a  trial  to  per- 
form their  duties.  For,  right  here,  is  not  the  master  mind 
abusing  the  tiny  cells  of  consciousness,  so  longing  to  be 
loved  and  appreciated;  to  be  upheld,  or  even  allowed 
freedom  to  do  its  own  beautiful  work?  Just  think  how 
we  dominate  and  control  these  cells,  these  atoms,  by  the 
power  of  our  minds,  our  words,  which  should  every  one 
of  them,  be  likened  unto  the  Christ's,  being  words  of 
Spirit  and  Life.  How  tenderly  and  lovingly  we  should 
deal  with  these  beautiful  God-given  tabernacles,  which 
are  but  pure  spirit,  being  the  creation  of  Spirit. 

Then  let  love  and  appreciation  feed  and  nourish  and 
upbuild,  that  the  body  may  be  glorified  with  the  Spirit. 
Thus  all  the  power  of  Christ,  the  Truth,  in  heaven  and 
on  earth,  may  be  used  by  the  children  of  Infinite  Life  as 
is  intended  to  be  demonstrated  by  the  teachings  of  Jesus, 
who  was,  and  is,  "the  Way,  the  Truth  and  the  Life." 


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Your  spiritual  perception  of  my  soul,  my  true  self, 
makes  me  to  you,  beautiful  beyond  description.  In  other 
words,  the  God  within  you  looks  into  the  God  of  me,  and 
beholds  the  true  body,  the  spiritual  body  out-picturing 
in  the  external,  which  is  formed  by  the  aspirations  and 
noble  purposes)  of  the  true  self. 

This  seeing  each  other  with  the  Christ  consciousness 
brings  into  manifestation  the  absolute  perfection,  ex- 
pressing as  health,  beauty,  life  and  abundant  supply. 


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All  Nature  sings  to  me. 

I  laugh  in  wildest  glee, 
Calling,  " I'm  free!  I'm  free! " 

As  Nature  sings  to  me. 

The  sparkling  drops  of  dew 
Are  for  me  as  well  as  you. 

There  are  diamonds,  not  a  few, 

In  these  dancing  worlds  of  dew. 

The  notes  of  wild  birds  sweet, 
The  blossoms  at  my  feet, 

As  I  rest  in  my  retreat 

Whisper  where  I  love  may  meet. 

Every  soul  must  find  its  own 

Place  of  peace,  its  bed  of  down. 

Into  every  life  there's  blown, 

Sweetest  fragrance;  this  alone. 


I  live  in  the  Eternal  Now.  There  is  no  death.  Let 
ages  come  and  go,  and  be  forgotten,  still  I  live  on  and 
on;  Thus  beholding  the  length  and  breadth,  the  heights 
and  depths  of  Life,  of  God,  of  That  which  I  am. 

Endless  Life,  and  as  limitless  to  me  as  is  my  knowl- 

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edge  of  the  Almighty  Source.  I  being  One  with  the  Uni- 
versal Intelligent  Energy  that  eternally  is,  may,  as  my 
consciousness  awakens  to  the  understanding  thereof,  he- 
come  Master  of  every  condition ;  of  my  own  manifestation 
in  the  flesh,  thereby  being  enabled  to  live  in  harmonious 
vibrations  of  health,  peace  and  success. 


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Crea0ure0  of  t&e  Deep 

We  know  that  in  the  unfathomable  and  un-explored 
depths  of  the  ocean,  lie  treasures  of  untold  wealth,  and 
to  the  un-inquiring,  the  un-interested  seeker,  Ihese  glories 
will  ever  remain  un-discovered. 

While  to  the  seeking  one,  the  very  sea  will  give  up 
its  richest  treasures.  So  we,  if  we  search,  probe  to  the 
heart  of  the  Infinite  in  our  seeking,  shall  unfold  wondrous 
truths.  Whereas,  if  we  be  ever  content  to  play  back  and 
forth  on  the  shores  of  time,  like  children,  we  shall  only 
gather  the  more  trivial  things  that  are  washed  to  our 
feet ;  cast  up  by  the  ebb  and  flow  of  the  tide.  The  greater 
truths,  the  richer  treasures,  demand  more  concentrated 
effort  and  thought,  more  constant  seeking. 


I  am  as  timeless  as  Eternity,  as  boundless  as  Infinite 
Space,  as  tireless  as  Eternal  Energy,  and  as  limitless  as 
Spirit  is  limitless. 


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Cfte  duestiontet 

E'er  dost  thou  delve  in  soul  lore;  questioning  still 
The  Great  Creator's  ways,  the  Eternal  Will. 
Tumultuous,  doth  roll  in  tossing  waves,   thy   searching 

mind. 
Again,  at  times,  such  wondrous  calm  steals  o'er  thee, 

thou  dost  find 

Most  heavenly  peace;  e'en  dost  thou  cease 
To  hear  the  beating  of  thy  heart; 
Exalted  is  thy  soul. 
Very  near  the  Goal  thou  art. 
Let  thou  the  mighty  conflict  that  within  thee  now  doth 

rage, 

Prove  to  thy  soul  thou  art  a  sage. 
The  seething  rushing  fire  of  deep  unrest 
Awakens  thee  to  moments  far  more  blest 
Than  if  thou  wert  content  to  lie  inactive,  satisfied 
With  Life's  mere  nothings.    Souls  ne'er  tried 
Are  ever  loitering  on  the  stagnant  streams 
Of  satisfied  illusions.    Naught  but  dreams 
Feed  their  mad  fleeting  fancies;  but  the  Goal 
Of  Wisdom's  call,  lies  deep  within  the  soul; 
And  urges  on  and  on  to  heights  still  un-attained. 
And  ne'er  is  stilled  until  the  One  that's  named 
Encircles  All;  fanning  the  tireless  flame 
Of  God  as  Love,  into  a  quenchless  name, 
As  writ  above. 


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Every  cell  of  my  being  is  now  absorbing  the  infinite 
revelations  of  the  Universal  Harmony.  This  Life-exalt- 
ing stream  flowing  through  the  avenues  of  my  being, 
floods  me  with  new  life,  thrilling  every  fibre  into  newness 
and  perfection  of  activity. 

Thus,  while  reveling  and  bathing  in  this  flood  of  Om- 
nipresence, the  very  air  about  me  seems  permeated  with 
a  Divine  undertone  of  melody,  the  import  of  which  voices 
the  command,  "Yield!  Yield  thee  to  the  spirit  I" 


Forgive  me,  Soul  of  Man,  that  I  have  ever  spoken 
one  word  or  radiated  one  thought  that  has  ever  been  det- 
rimental in  any  way  to  the  unfoldment  of  the  Highest 
for  every  being  in  the  Universe. 


The  great  Harmonious  Activity  of  the  Universe  is 
the  established  law  of  my  mentality,  my  body,  my  being. 


Harmony  is  the  established  order,  the  never-chang- 
ing law  of  the  Universe ;  hence  Intelligent  Power  is  Eter- 
nally Present. 


JFaitti  IDatf)  9@aDe  Cbee  K36ole 


One  beautiful  September  night,  in  the  year  Nineteen 
Hundred  and  Two,  on  retiring,  I  meditated  that  '  '  during 
the  quiet  hours  of  the  night  there  shall  be  revealed  to 
me  a  greater  understanding  of  spiritual  law,  a  knowledge 
coming  direct  from  the  depths  of  the  Universal  Intelli- 
gence. I  fearlessly  claim  my  oneness  with  the  Father, 
and  expectantly  await  the  revelations  therefrom."  I 
sank  into  sweet  sleep  from  which  I  was  awakened  about 
four  o'clock  by  a  slight  commotion  on  the  street. 

Throwing  myself  back  on  the  pillow,  inbreathing, 
"I  am  the  temple  of  the  living  God,"  out  breathing, 
"The  spirit  of  God  dwelleth  in  me,"  I  found  myself  in 
a  foreign  country  among  people  speaking  the  Spanish 
tongue.  The  scenery  under  the  tones  of  indwelling  light 
which  radiated  in  and  through  all,  was  exquisitely 
beautiful  and  impressive. 

In  the  distance,  purple  mountains  fringed  the  hori- 
zon. The  nearer  country  was  rolling,  broken  by  ravines, 
dancing  waters  and  woodlands  which  skirted  picturesque 
fields,  dotted  here  a,nd  there  with  fairy-like  homes,  and 
countless  flowers  in  bloom.  At  my  feet  lay  a  field  of 
grain-stubble,  golden  in  color,  and  like  velvet  to  tread 
upon. 

Two  women  accompanied  me,  one  of  whom  I  in- 
stantly recognized  as  an  old  friend;  the  other,  dark,  and 
of  strictly  Spanish  type,  although  thoroughly  conversant 
with  the  English  language. 

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For  some  distance  we  walked  over  this  wonderful 
carpet  of  gold,  spread  by  the  invisible  hand  of  the  Al- 
mighty, admiring  its  loveliness.  Suddenly  a  turn  over 
the  brow  of  a  hill  brought  us  upon  a  field  of  waving  green 
of  unusual  beauty.  Asking  of  our  guide,  for  such  she 
seemed  to  be,  what  was  the  nature  of  this  strangely  at- 
tractive growth,  the  reply  was  "This  plant  is  peculiarly 
adapted  to  this  climate.  Those  who  revel  in  this  wealth 
of  waving  green,  with  its  strange,  yet  beautifully  formed 
leaves,  kissing  and  caressing  the  rare  soft  petals  of  the 
snow-white  blossoms,  springing  therefrom,  unfold  like 
magic  in  spiritual  power. ' ' 

Immediately  we  sank  down  in  the  cool  bed  of  green, 
with  its  snowy  blossoms  and  rare  fragrance.  Our  guide 
continued  * '  And  from  within  their  own  souls  create  that 
which  they  have  need  of  provided  they  will  use  the  gifts 
given  them.  Some  create  that  which  unfolds  into  more 
abundant  life.  Others  create  unto  themselves  Infinite 
Love,  so  that  they  arise  from  this  land  resplendent  with 
light.  All  depends  upon  the  sincerity  in  which  they  ac- 
cept of  the  gift  and  follow  in  the  lead  of  the  still  small 
voice  which  guides. " 

As  she  ceased  speaking  there  formed  on  the  tip  of 
my  tongue,  something  that  tasted  like  the  sweetest  and 
rarest  of  spices.  I  took  from  my  lips  three  tiny  wafers, 
looking  inquiringly  at  the  guide.  Smilingly  she  said, 
"You  are  favored  beyond  many  who  rest  in  this  glorious 
land.  If  you  would  be  illumined  beyond  your  fondest 
hopes,  if  you  would  know  of  Love  Divine  in  which  all 
fear  is  lost  and  all  love  is  raised  to  the  standard  of,  and 
merged  in  the  Christ-love,  eat  of  those  wafers  that  are 
the  creation  of  your  own  soul 's  desire,  and  evermore  you 

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will  know  illumination  that  shall  spiritualize  to  your 
consciousness  all  that  which  you  now  look  upon  as  ma- 
teriality. The  New  Kingdom  will  consciously  become  es- 
tablished within.  Old  conditions  and  beliefs  will  pass 
away.  Those  are  the  wafers  of  Infinite  Love,  the  rarest 
gift  of  God  to  man." 

Eagerly  I  laid  them  on  my  tongue,  and  as  they 
slowly  dissolved,  gave  myself  up  to  the  rapidly  all-ab- 
sorbing Spirit  of  Peace.  A  delicious  sensation  of  buoy- 
ancy consumed  all  bodily  consciousness.  Harmony 
reigned  supreme.  Gently,  rapidly,  I  was  borne  upward. 
Glancing  back  at  my  companions,  they  looked  like  tiny 
specks  in  the  bed  of  green.  I  floated  either  in  the  heights 
of  heaven 's  blue,  or  near  to  earth  as  desired ;  caressingly 
touching  the  uppermost  branches  of  the  tree-tops,  again 
levitating  myself  until  earth  looked  a  miniature  landscape 
below. 

Drifting  near  earth,  I  chanced  upon  a  home  as  beau- 
tiful as  a  dream,  nestled  amid  the  pines  on  the  mountain 
side.  Eagerly  I  sought  to  glimpse  its  occupants.  My 
pleasure  knew  no  bounds  at  the  sight  of  an  old  friend 
who  sought  with  her  most  persuasive  powers  to  dis- 
suade me  from  my  journey.  I  hastened  to  assure  her 
that  I  had  frequently  taken  these  flights;  always  return- 
ing safely,  and  passed  on.  However,  I  bethought  myself 
hereafter  to  keep  a  safe  distance  from  earth  magnets. 

On  and  on,  higher  and  higher,  I  floated,  the  most 
delicious  sensation  of  safety,  fearlessness  and  freedom 
pervading  my  being.  Glimpsing  mountain  tops,  valleys 
reveling  in  splendor,  tossing  rivers  and  spray-like  falls, 
all  bathed  in  rays  of  golden  light. 

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One  exceedingly  beautiful  valley  lay  softly  nestled 
among  the  mountains,  trickling  down  whose  ravines,  and 
through  its  depths  of  green,  crept  a  tiny  glowing  stream 
of  clear  water.  Over  this  scene  shone  a  large  circle  of 
brilliant  lights,  growing  continually  brighter. 

Eagerly  I  sought  the  import  of  this  circle  of  light 
so  graciously  shedding  its  rays  on  the  peaceful  scene  be- 
low. The  still  small  voice  whispered  "Thus  doth  the 
Father  lighten  the  valleys  of  earth-life  for  those  of  his 
children  who  seek  to  know  the  Truth.  Onward !  thy  path 
lays  before  thee. ' ' 

I  obeyed  the  command,  only  to  find  myself  moving 
out  over  a  vast  expanse  of  water.  For  an  instant  a  flash 
of  fear  crept  over  me  and  immediately  I  found  myself 
rapidly  descending.  I  cried  aloud,  "I  am  fearless.  In- 
finite Love  enfolds  me",  and  mounting  higher  in  this 
realm  of  thought,  boldly  floated  out  over  the  deep  blue, 
leaving  in  the  distance  an  enchanting  little  city  on  the 
water's  edge,  surrounded  by  lovely  forests  and  entranc- 
ing fields  of  bloom. 

The  waters  were  calm  and  deeply  blue.  A  sense  of 
supreme  joy  filled  my  consciousness.  Presently  I  sighted 
a  beautiful  island.  Stately  it  arose  in  abrupt  mountain 
peaks  from  out  the  dark  blue  bed  of  water. 

I  asked  myself  * '  What  if  this  spirit  power  carries  me 
out  over  mid-ocean,  away  from  all  habitations  of  man, 
and  no  opportunity  of  touching  land?"  With  a  tremor 
of  fear  I  longingly  glanced  at  the  heights  of  the  island, 
and  again  oceanward.  The  still  small  voice  whispered, 
1  i  Upward  and  onward.  Have  faith. ' '  Fearlessly  I  turned 
from  this  little  haven  of  rest  on  earth,  and  mounting 


higher,  was  borne  out  for  miles  and  miles  over  this  seem- 
ingly limitless  body  of  water;  now  growing  turbulent  and 
grand  as  it  was  swept  into  a  fury  by  a  strong  wind;  the 
white-caps  lashed  into  a  foam  of  resplendent  beauty 
against  the  dark  blue  background. 

Fearlessly  on  and  on  I  moved  I  knew  not  whither, 
guided  by  an  unseen  power  that  met  with  no  opposition 
from  my  will.  I  was  consciously  at  one  with  the  Infinite 
Love  which  proved  my  safe-guard  against  all  conditions. 

Finally  the  wind  veered,  blowing  against  me,  beating 
me  from  side  to  side.  I  drew  from  my  robe  a  silken  sail 
and  unfurled  it  to  help  in  my  endeavors  to  go,  as  the 
spirit  directed.  Instantly  the  still  small  voice  whispered, 
"Sail  easily  with  the  breeze  into  a  haven  of  safety. 
Struggle  not.  Thou  hast  been  tempted  and  tried.  Thy 
faith  hath  made  thee  whole, "  and  turning  about  I  was 
borne  peacefully  and  safely  to  shore,  and  tenderly  placed 
on  terra  firma,  amid  flowers  of  exquisite  loveliness  and 
fragrance,  only  to  hear  again— "Thy  Faith  hath  made 
thee  whole. " 


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Christmas  Greetings 

The  Alleluias  angels  sing  on  this  glad  day 
Have  echoed  in  thy  soul,  and  caroled  their  glad  lay 

In  melody  as  of  joyous  streams 
All  through  thy  dreams. 

The  sunshine  of  thy  life  the  Christ  hath  wrought, 

And  from  the  depth  of  his  great  love  hath  brought 

Unto  thy  soul,  its  glorious  beams. 

For  thou  art  poised  above  the  din. 
Above  earth's  ignorance,  thou  art  walking  in 
The  ALL  Pervading  Good. 

Nourished  art  thou  with  heavenly  food. 

The  Christ  is  born  within  thy  soul 

On  this  great  day, 

While  Christmas  bells  sound  clear  their  round-e-lay 
Of  Heaven's  Harmony,  and  All  Sustaining  Good. 


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affirmations! 

I  am  Universal  Love.  I  am  Universal  Life.  I  am 
Infinite  Wisdom.  The  Universe  is  my  abiding  place.  I 
nestle  in  the  very  heart  of  ALL  LIFE. 


I  need  not  seek  hither  and  yon  for  love,  for  life  or 
resting  place,  if  I  will  but  accept  the  throne  that  is  of- 
fered me  in  the  very  heart  of  All  Life.  How  glorious  are 
the  appeals  of  all  life  to  the  God  life,  throbbing  within 
my  inmost  being.  How  the  perfume  of  the  rose  en- 
trances !  .  The  rustling  of  the  leaves  in  the  soft  wind  en- 
chants and  lulls  me  to  peace  and  rest.  What  a  thrill  of 
delight  electrifies  me  as  I  hear  in  distinct  tones  the  voices 
of  loved  ones,  both  in  the  seen  and  the  unseen,  speaking 
their  blessed  words  of  love  and  re-assurance. 

Especially  does  the  God  within  respond  to  the  voices 
from  the  spirit  world,  coming  from  those  we  have  always 
thought  of  as  dwelling  in  far  distant  realms,  only  attain- 
able after  the  change  called  death.  This  realm  we  may 
reach  here  and  now,  through  the  power  of  love  and  purity 
of  thought  and  purpose. 

The  spirit  of  Love  controls  all:  and  all  power  is 
given  us  as  we  awaken  to  this  knowledge. 


Through  calmness,  peace  and  self -poise,  thou  shalt 
achieve  greatness,  that  which  ig  knowledge  of  God. 


To  C : 

Great  infinite  soul,  launched  on  the  ocean  of  limitless 
love,  bound  for  the  haven  of  God  indwelling. 


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Song  of  tftc  Soul  Set  Jfrcc 
Co 


Wrought  I  in  words,  but  half  the  heavenly  wonders 

Of  thy  soul,  so  plainly  visible  to  me; 

I  could  foretell  such  dreams  of  loveliness, 

Thy  heart  would  shrink  in  fear  that  I  might  wandering  be 

From  paths  of  truth.    Thou  dost  foresee 

The  shadowing  of  the  spirit-realm 

And  feel  thy  hand  in  mine, 

As  on  we  press  to  scenes  of  loveliness. 

Could  I  but  speak  thee,  "turn  about 

And  look  within,  where  gleaming  lights  of  heaven  do 

shine, 

Where  roses  bloom  eternal,  and  their  fragrance  sweet 
Is  but  thy  breath  divine;" 
Thou'dst  stand  in  blank  amazement,  dear, 
And  soft  exclaim—  "Not  here!  not  here! 
But  in  another  thou  mayst  find 
These  radiant  lights,  the  scenes  sublime.  " 

But  I  must  tell  it  thee 

As,  since  my  language  is  of  heaven, 

In  heaven's  own  tongue.    Enquiringly, 

I  search  earth-tablets  o'er 

For  pages  clean  and  white  on  which  to  pour 

Heaven's  melodies,  the  rapt  devotion  of  my  soul 

For  that  I  now  behold  in  thee. 

On  earth  there  seemed  but  one,  and  thou  that  one. 

Now  see  I  clearly,  as  Eternity 

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Divulges  its  sweet  secrets,  treasures  wisely  hidden 

In  those  we  love;  else  would  we  be  forbidden 

To  revel  in  each  other's  cheer, 

Lest  we  forget  that  standing  near 

Us  in  life's  pathway,  some  lone  soul 

Sought  long  for  love; 

And  we  in  coldness  point  him  to  the  realms  above; 

Forgetting  heaven's  throne  established  deep  within 

The  Universal  soul  of  man. 

As  earth's  mad  din  sinks  in  oblivion 

And  the  soul  doth  rise 

And  touch  exalted  heights,  thrilled  with  surprise, 

It  looks  abroad  o'er  endless  space, 

Then,  turning,  seeks  the  loving  face 

On  earth  to  him  most  dear. 

Seeing  through  spirit  eyes,  he  now  discerns 

The  holy  Christed  One.    Oh,  how  he  yearns 

To  open  wide  the  gates  of  love, 

His  being  now  doth  fill, 

To  breathe  into  that  other  soul,  in  rippling  rills 

Of  ecstasy,  affection's  sacred  flame  of  untold  wealth; 

Untouched  by  earth's  dark  shadows,  oblivious  of  self. 

Know  thou,  loved  one,  the  language  of  the  soul 

Is  ne'er  expressed  in  words; 

But  flows  in  waves  of  harmony  like  rapturous  songs  of 

birds. 

And  soul  melts  into  soul,  like  sunbeams  from  the  sun 
Linked  in  the  endless  chain  of  Love; 

The  Infinite,  Eternal  One. 


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Enoto 


Arise  in  the  majesty  of  thine  own  God-power,  and 
assert  thyself  as  free  from  all  influences  that  would  sub- 
merge thy  individuality.  Let  thy  soul  gleam  forth  like 
a  mighty  meteor  which  flashes  athwart  the  sky,  and  go 
forth  to  conquer  in  God. 

There  is  no  power  that  can  draw  thee  aside.  Thou 
art  beyond  the  touch  of  those  who  would  hamper  thee, 
and  through  selfish  love  absorb  thee.  Feel  not  impa- 
tience, neither  sorrow,  but  gird  on  the  armour  of  Truth, 
of  fearlessness,  and  take  for  .thy  motto,  "God  is  Love 
universal.  '  '  Step  out  into  the  arena  of  wisdom  and  show 
forth  that  which  thou  art,  an  individualized  soul,  majes- 
tically poised  in  God. 

Feel  not  annoyance  at  or  toward  those  who  would 
hamper  thee,  through  their  great  self  love,  but  rather 
be  thou  ruler  of  the  domain  within  thine  own  soul.  Thou 
canst  become  so  cognizant  of  thy  foundation  in  Truth 
that  thou  canst  only  be  seen  and  touched  by  those  not 
so  far  advanced  as  thou,  at  thine  own  will;  and  as  did 
Jesus  in  his  great  compassion,  so  wilt  thou  reach  out 
and  draw  all  men  up  unto  thine  own  God  standard. 

Thou  mayst  ever  press  upward  and  onward,  so  filled 
with  Divine  Love  and  Wisdom  that  thou  canst  reach 
forth,  and  with  thy  great  knowledge  release  those  in 
bondage  to  seeming  ills,  and  bound  by  self-aggrandize- 
ment. 

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Let  the  rippling  streams  of  life  and  health  and  youth 
effervesce  and  overflow  within  thee.  Condemn  not.  Re- 
member that  All  Life  is  One.  Stand  on  thy  feet,  with 
this  eternal  truth  flowing  through  thee,  " God's  will  be 
done  in  me.  And  there  is  none  other  than  God's  will 
than  can  move  me." 


Take  every  chance  to  do  a  good  turn,  either  for  an- 
other or  for  yourself,  and  as  "one  good  turn  deserves 
another, ' '  the  golden  opportunities  of  giving  forth  bless- 
ings will  pour  in  on  you.  Thus  in  giving  freely,  you  as 
fully  and  freely  receive. 


101 


JLotoe 

In  the  still  hours  of  the  night 

There  come  to-  me  such  strains  of  melody, 

Such  waves  of  fancy's  flight, 

I  needs  must  write  and  tell  of  Love, 

That  floating  down  through  ether  light, 

Submerges  me 

In  clouds  of  white  and  purity. 

Unfolds  to  me  a  something  rare,  beyond  compare. 

Leads  me  in  paths  of  peace  serene. 

Thrills,  e'en  floods,  my  soul  within 

When  lo!  the  Christ  is  seen. 


102 


Discernment 

There  are  thousands  of  mighty  minds  on  earth  to- 
day through  which  the  Wisdom  of  Infinite  Intelligence 
is  being  voiced.  Their  inspiration  is  of  the  Highest. 
Their  interpretation  of  spiritual  questions  clear,  neither 
lacking  in  truth  or  reason. 

You  ask,  "How  are  we  to  know  when  we  come  in 
touch  with  these  great  minds?"  The  God  within  you  will 
respond  and  acknowledge  ITS  OWN;  no  matter  by  whom 
presented. 

Your  own  intuition,  truth  innate  as  wisdom  will 
guide  you  as  to  whether  or  no  their  teachings  mean  to 
you  the  next  stepping-stone  in  your  own  souPs  unfold- 
ment.  If  they  do  not  appeal  to  you,  you  must  needs  wait 
until  you  perceive  spiritually  the  true  foundation  upon 
which  to  plant  your  feet. 


Regrets  make  losses  in  the  future. 


God's  love  illumines  the  soul. 


103 


*      *       *       • 


The  nectar  of  the  Gods  is  the  wine  pressed  from  the 
fruits  of  human  kindness. 


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104 


It  is  good  for  thee  to  be  alone,  for  in  thy  solitude 
thou  canst  reach  to  heights  before  unattained.  Thou 
canst  thwart  every  incoming  thought  of  ill,  and  mount 
on  eagle-wings  into  the  Great  Infinity  of  thy  soul's  limit- 
less grandeur. 

Thou  canst  find  pathways  before  un-opened  to  thy 
searching  mind  and  stray  at  leisure  in  avenues  of  shin- 
ing glory  and  peace,  which  in  their  very  seclusion  seem 
created  for  thee  alone. 

Thou  canst  behold  the  undying  beauty  of  Heaven's 
blossoms  that  bend  beneath  thy  soft  tread,  only  to  lift 
their  heads  in  renewed  strength  and  perfection  for  hav- 
ing contacted  thy  loving  touch. 

Thou  mayst  hear  the  warblings  of  the  sweet  song- 
sters in  thy  heart,  as  happily  thou  dost  unfold  in  this 
dear  solitude  thine  own  creative  and  Universal  Power, 
as  the  rhythmic  breath  of  Harmony  pulsates  throughout 
thy  consciousness,  enfolding  all  in  its  sacred  depths.  The 
Universal  spirit,  pervading  thee,  shall  cause  thee  to  lose 
sight  of  the  "Mine  and  thine "  of  earth  life,  and  thou 
shalt  be  born  anew  into  Oneness  with  the  Father. 


105 


3  am  in  Cftee 

Why  such  un-rest,  Canst  thou  not  see 
That  I,  thy  God,  am  leading  thee? 
Canst  thou  not  measure  love  so  deep 

As  mine?    And  trust,  e'en  sleep, 
As  in  mine  arms  I  cradle  thee, 

Thou  child  of  Immortality? 
Thy  soul  doth  crave  the  highest  good, 
Demanding  ever  heavenly  food; 
Still  must  thou  trust,  and  let  me  lead, 
For  I  am  conscious  of  thy  need. 

Before  thou  callest,  I  am  come 

To  bear  thee  to  thy  heavenly  home, 

The  haven  in  thy  soul.    Let  love 

All  barriers  and  doubts  remove. 
Let  roll  the  burdens  off  from  thee; 
Thou  shalt  be  bathed  in  Life's  great  sea 
Of  Love  Divine;  submerging  all. 
Have  faith.    Fear  not;  there  is  no  call 
That  I,  thy  Life,  can  fail  to  hear; 
Thou  art  mine  own,  divinely  dear; 
And  if  at  times  I  seem  to  be 
A  distance  great  apart  from  thee, 
Know  thou,  that  I  am  nearer  far 

Than  thine  own  heart.    Then  let  the  star 
Of  Christ  gleam  forth  within  thy  soul 
In  golden  sunlight  thee  enfold. 

106 


Whenever  thou  dost  fail  to  see 
Heaven's  greater  Lights,  I  send  to  thee, 

Fear  not  that  they  have  from  thee  turned; 
Know  thou,  the  beacon  lights  have  burned 
In  heaven  for  thee  since  time  began, 
Since  I  have  imaged  forth  in  man. 

And  know,  thou  only  hast  the  power 
To  cast  thy  God  from  Eden's  bower. 
Still  ever  more  I  watch  and  wait 
For  surely  thou  wilt  ope  the  gate 

To  let  me  in,  for  true  in  time 
Thou 'It  recognize  the  bells  that  chime 
Within  thy  soul.    In  tones 
Deep  fraught  with  love,  thou 'It  bid  me  come 
To  take  my  own;  for  tho-u  shalt  see 
There's  only  God.    I  Am  in  Thee. 


107 


Cftrtetmas 

Co  Ji- 
lt is  the  birthday  of  our  King. 
Sweet  bells  of  Heaven  eternal  ring 
The  glad  new  song;  and  all  along 
The  pathway  of  thy  life 

These  chimes  have  beckoned  thee 
To  greater  love,  to  realms  where  thou  mightst  see 
The  Christ,  and  join  the  awakened  throng. 


"I  am  not  more  holy  than  thou."  God  keep  me  in 
this  one  great  thought  toward  all  mankind.  Let  the 
sweet  beneficent  spirit  of  meekness  and  humility  take 
possession  of  its  own  within  me;  that  the  inner  sanctuary 
of  my  soul  may  be  as  pure  as  the  golden  rays  of  sunlight, 
and  as  penetrating  and  life-giving  to>  all  humanity. 

Let  me  know  the  great  "I  AM",  so  perfectly  from 
within,  that  what  I  realize  of  Wisdom,  Light  and  Truth 
within  my  own  consciousness,  I  can  as  clearly  and  as 
cleanly  realize  for  others  who  stand  beside  me  in  the 
pathway  of  life.  Let  the  realization  of  the  oneness  of 
all  life  be  of  such  clear  concept  that  I  may,  by  my  very 
presence,  prove  a  blessing  to  all  that  breathe  the  breath 
of  life.  The  Christ  within  who  is  the  very  essence  of 
humility  and  tenderness,  breathes  over  all  an  atmos- 

108 


phere  of  love,  and  through  all,  the  life-giving  knowledge 
of  ONENESS  with  the  Father.  Not  for  Himself  and  dis- 
ciples alone,  but  for  all;  high  and  low,  rich  and  poor, 
bond  and  free. 

The  knowledge  of  God  indwelling,  the  Great  I  AM, 
the  true  self,  knows  no  high  and  low,  no  rich  and  poor, 
no  bond  and  free;  knows  only  the  great  power  of  Itself, 
equally  omnipresent.  Knows  full  well  the  kingdom  of 
untold  wealth,  latent  within  each  and  every  heart,  only 
awaiting  recognition.  Patiently  awaiting  the  return  of 
the  Prodigal  son  to  his  Father's  home.  Never  censuring 
or  condemning,  but  holding  ever  in  rich  contemplation 
the  great  truth  "I  am  that  I  am,  and  there  is  none  other 
beside  me."  Knowing  that  as  a  child  outgrows  its  toys, 
just  so  surely  each  and  every  soul  will  mount  to  the 
knowledge  of  its  own  supremacy,  and  just  so  surely  find 
the  Christ  within,  that  whispers  softly  to  its  fellowman, 
"I  am  not  more  holy  than  thou." 


The  play  of  the  sunlight  on  the  leaves, 
Is  something  beyond  compare. 

As  they  softly  sway  and  dance  in  the  breeze 
And  glint  in  the  perfumed  air. 


109 


My  life  is  like  a  placid  lake,  infinite  in  depths,  as 
soundless  as  God.  Far  up  in  the  mountain-heights  of 
Christ  Consciousness,  abides  this  blessed  and  limitless 
reservoir  of  Divine  Purity;  my  life,  your  life.  Unruffled 
by  aught  save  the  blossoms  and  gleaming  leaves  that  fall 
gently  on  its  peaceful  bosom,  as  if  in  sweetest  caress, 
or  the  flutterings  of  bright  bird-wings,  as  the  cheery 
songsters  dip  in  its  shimmering  waters  of  love.  So  still 
its  limpid  waters,  thereon  is  reflected  the  mountain  peaks 
and  domes,  at  whose  feet,  contentedly  it  rests,  reflecting 
within  its  fathomless  depths,  the  wondrous  beauties  of 
the  Highest;  e'en  to  the  blue  vaults  above,  whose  spark- 
ling jewels  mirror  their  scintillating  lights  within  its 
bosom. 

All  life  in  its  serenity,  calmness,  power  and  goo'd, 
All  majestic  grandeur  of  forest  and  sky,  reflect  their  in- 
finite loveliness  in  this  peaceful  mirror,  My  life,  the  One 
Life. 

This  still  and  peaceful  water,  deeply  and  forever 
transparent,  hath  from  within  its  depths  an  outlet  that 
leads  into  all  the  waters  of  life,  mingling  and  comming- 
ling, until  the  vast  Universe  of  God,  boundless  and  eter- 
nal, is  but  the  giving  and  receiving  of  Being,  which  is 
Life,  the  MOST  HIGH;  which  is  ALL  OF  GOD. 


no 


a  9@e00age  of  Lotoe 

In  the  silence  with  the  beautiful  thought,  "  Peace, 
be  still, ' '  held  firmly  in  my  mind,  all  around  me  unfolded 
into  a  purely  spiritual  condition.  Fleecy  clouds  floated 
before  me.  Heavenly  scenes  were  pictured  in  their  bil- 
lowy depths.  The  perfume  of  roses  filled  the  atmosphere; 
and  soft  tones  of  distant  music  stole  in  upon  my  con- 
sciousness. 

Gradually  the  clouds  parted,  and  there  appeared  in 
this  opening  a  beautiful  hand;  thereon  lay  a  Bible, 
opened  as  one  could  plainly  see,  to  the  New  Testament. 

As  if  in  answer  to  the  inquiry  what  the  chapter 
might  be,  an  audible  voice  sweetly  said,  '  *  The  Sermon  on 
the  Mount."  Like  a  flash,  before  my  eyes,  appeared  the 
face  of  my  sainted  Mother;  and  as  instantly  vanished. 
"Peace,  be  still,"  always  her  favorite  words  in  hours  of 
seeming  ill,  when  manifesting  on  earth,  had  called  us 
both  into  the  same  thought  realm,  or  vibration,  and  in 
her  heart-felt  longing  to  lead  me  nearer  the  Christ  teach- 
ings, she  took  this  means  of  citing  me  anew  to  this  blessed 
message  of  the  Master. 


If  I  am  dependent  upon  others  for  appreciation  of 
great  truths,  that  being  unfolded  in  my  mind,  I  put  forth, 
then  am  I  indeed  miserable.  If,  on  the  other  hand,  I  am 


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so  conscious  of  these  mighty  truths  within  my  own  soul 
that  I  am,  as  Emerson  says,  ' '  Pledged  by  it  to  sweetness 
of  Peace,"  then  indeed  have  I  proved  my  oneness  with 
the  Great  Oversoul,  which  nourishes  me  eternally,  open- 
ing up  to  me  the  Joy  of  the  Kingdom  of  Harmony  In- 
dwelling. 


When  you  affirm  "I  am  tired.  I  am  weak,"  you  in- 
vite all  the  negative  and  untrue  seeming  forces  abroad  in 
the  land  to  make  a  citadel  within  you.  But  when  you 
proclaim  the  mighty  Truth,  "The  Lord  is  in  His  Holy 
Temple.  Let  all  the  earth  keep  silence,"  you  link  your- 
self to  the  Infinite  Force  of  the  Universe,  in  all  calmness, 
strength,  peace  and  wisdom,  and  naught  can  molest  you. 

The  children  of  earth  are  their  own  creators  of  evil, 
unrest  and  failure.  If  you  will  by  word  of  mouth  and 
meditation  of  heart  consciously  claim  your  oneness  with 
the  All  Good,  and  abide  therein,  you  will  in  perfect  peace 
possess  your  soul,  stand  at  one  with  your  own  true  self, 
your  God,  and  ever  shall  you  dwell  in  the  green  pastures, 
and  bathe  in  the  still  waters  of  Life  Eternal. 


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T5t  Still 

Struggle  thou  not  with  wind  and  tide, 
But  calmly  trust  God's  will 

Knowing  where  e'er  thou  art,  he  guides. 
Christ  whispers— " Peace  be  still." 

"Be  still  and  know  that  I  am  God" 
So  speaks  the  Mighty  One 

That  rules  the  Universe  in  love, 
That  claims  thee  as  his  own. 

He  crowns  thee  "King,"  "Beloved  son;' 
Truth's  vast  domain  is  thine. 

For  thee  are  blessings  full  and  free ; 
Thou  art  filled  with  light  divine. 

God  leadeth  thee  in  pleasant  ways, 
Bathes  thee  in  floods  of  peace; 

Maketh  for  thee  the  earth  to  bloom; 
From  ills,  doth  thee  release. 

E'en  lights  thy  pathway  to  the  sky 
That  overspreads  each  day; 

Gives  thee  the  secrets  of  his  life, 
Strews  flowers  on  thy  way. 

And  what  hast  thou  to  do  for  this 
You  ask?    So  let  it  be. 


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Do  unto  others  as  thou  wouldst 
That  they  should  do  to  thee. 

Love  Good  Supreme:  and  all  mankind; 

And  from  within  unfold 
The  richer,  greater,  God-made  man 

Each  day;  and  ne'er  withhold 

The  wealth  of  wisdom  given  thee, 
But  let  thy  jewels  shine; 

Sending  their  gleaming  rays  of  light 
Through  every  land  and  clime. 


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a  Realisation 

You  are  a  sweet-toned,  divinely  attuned  instrument, 
adjusted  to  the  harmonies  of  heaven  whose  breezes  softly 
play  throughout  your  being,  giving  forth  the  most 
melodious  strains  of  music.  Harmonies  of  Peace  and 
Divine  Love  radiate  eternally  in  the  heavenly  ether  that 
enfolds  you,  vibrating  in  sweetest  cadences.  Each  note 
of  truth  and  love  gathering  power  to  entrance  as  it 
reverberates  throughout  the  endless  aeons  of  eternity. 
You  breathe  out  over  mankind  that  which  vitalizes  with 
newness  of  purpose  and  perfection  of  life  and  health. 
You  are  linked  in  the  endless  chain  of  love,  of  which 
Christ  is  the  power. 


Activity  of  the  soul:  deep,  aye  sweet  unrest;  Wis- 
dom the  incentive,  Love  the  tribunal,  Heaven  the  goal; 
Here  and  Now  the  place  and  time. 


Sweet  Mother:  As  the  curtains  of  night  fall  around 
me,  and  the  calm  of  a  soul  at  rest  in  the  Most  High 
sweeps  over  me,  my  heart  reaches  out  in  heaven's  best 
love  to  you.  Only  the  Infinite  can  fathom  the  height 
and  depth  of  a  Mother's  love. 


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3fe0ii0  Cj)ri0t 

As  you  gaze  with  adoration  into  the  depths  of  the 
infinite  beauty  and  sweetness  of  a  freshly  plucked  rose, 
and  inhale  its  delicious  fragrance,  your  heart  welling 
with  love  for  this  beautiful  blossom,  you  are — uncon- 
sciously to  yourself,  perhaps— giving  out  equally  to 
every  flower  of  its  kind,  and  to  the  entire  family  of 
bloom,  the  same  adoration,  love  and  appreciation, 
thereby  giving  each  an  individual  touch  from  your  soul. 
Thus  you  can  see  how  Jesus  Christ  is  universal,  how  his 
personal  love  and  attention  to  the  least  of  God's  chil- 
dren, is  not  for  that  one  alone,  but  is  a  personal  bene- 
diction, a  baptism  of  love  and  truth  to  every  soul  in  the 
Universe  who  is  open  to  receive  these  blessings. 

So  may  the  universe  of  souls  receive  at  the  same 
moment  if  they  but  will,  the  Christ  message  of  love. 

The  spirit  of  Love  is  universal.  So  Jesus  himself 
is  universal,  and  may  speak  to  millions  of  souls  at  the 
same  moment.  This  consideration  of  the  all  loving  pres- 
ence of  the  Master  makes  it  easy  of  comprehension  to 
the  most  simple  minded,  some  of  whom  can  not  fathom 
the  universality  of  Jesus  Christ. 


There  are  no  yesterdays,  and  no  to-morrow, 
Neither  are  there  of  griefs  thy  soul  can  borrow. 

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Thy  God  is  all  there  is;  Transcendent  Holiness! 
He  crowneth  all  thy  days  in  dreams  of  bliss. 
The  everlasting  now  is  thy  abundant  measure 
Of  verities  eternal.    Canst  thou  not  count  thy  treasure 
As  far  beyond  the  greatest  sweep  of  intellect? 
And  awaken  in  the  heart  of  God! 

There,  let  thy  soul  reflect! 


Breast  thou  the  wave  of  discontent.  Kide  bravely 
over  the  breakers  and  command  thou  the  tumultuous 
undercurrent  of  thought,  and  be  thou  Master. 


Whether  to  laugh  and  be  glad, 

Or  cry  and  be  sad, 

Is  the  question  my  soul  longs  to  know. 

For  the  song  of  the  pines, 

In  the  soft  rustling  winds, 

In  both  strains,  through  my  being  doth  flow. 


The  Temple  is  the  soul;  the  lights  in  the  temple  are 
the  thoughts.  The  radiation  from  these  lights  is  the 
carrying  of  the  Christ  message  into  all  the  world. 


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The  God  within  biddeth  me  to  stand  erect,  as  master 
of  the  whole,  biddeth  me  to  look  aloft  with  eyes  of  Faith, 
born  of  knowledge,  and  thus  behold  that  first  of  all,  and 
last  of  all,  LOVE  is  the  radiant  One  that  must  needs 
rule  the  boundless  Universe;  for  GOD  is  LOVE  and 
LOVE  is  GOD. 


Linger  thou  in  winding  paths  of  light,  subdued  in 
tones,  where  softest  tints  mingle  in  love,  and  listen 
closely  for  the  words  of  wisdom  and  purity  that  shall 
surely  fall  on  thine  inner  ear. 


Being,  is  being  individualized  in  God. 


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OOlmt  10  Ctmt  to  Cfieef 

The  sweeping  of  a  room, 
The  dust  o'er  all  you  see, 
Windows  blurred  with  spot  and  speck, 
What  is  all  that  to  thee, 
Dear  Heart, 
It  meaneth  naught  to  thee. 

Is  it  worth  a  groan,  a  sigh? 
Doth  it  grieve  thy  soul  that's  free, 
To  behold  these  trivial  ills? 
What  is  all  this  to  thee, 

Dear  Heart, 
Life  holdeth  much  for  thee. 

Gently  put  it  all  aside. 
Do  what  e'er  you  can,  and  flee 
The  ills  and  strife,  the  fears  of  life. 
Let  such  things  not  claim  thee. 

Dear  Heart, 
Cast  error  far  from  thee. 

Fear  is  untrue,  unworthy  one 
So  grand,  of  such  infinity. 
Let  go  thy  hold  on  earthly  cares, 
And  only  goodness  see, 

Dear  Heart, 
This  more  becometh  thee. 


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The  dust  and  soil  of  earthly  life 
Look  through.    Let  Love,  the  key, 
Unlock  the  greater  realms  within; 
Christ  saith— "Follow  thou  me," 

Dear  Heart, 
"Arise  and  follow  me." 

So  great  is  life,  so  grand  is  truth, 
E'er  sweeping  on  invisibly 
This  mighty  current  of  God-love 
It  full  enfoldeth  thee, 

Dear  Heart, 
It  full  enfoldeth  thee. 

The  precious  jewel  that  thou  art 
Is  more  than  pearl  of  Sea; 
It  is  as  if  a  diamond  pure 
Flashed  out  from  God  to  thee, 

Dear  Heart, 
And  streamed  its  light  through  thee, 

To  bless  the  race  of  weary  ones 

So  longing  to  be  free; 

Hungering  for  knowledge,  great  and  deep. 

They  may  be  fed  through  thee, 

Dear  Heart, 
They  may  receive  through  thee. 

Open  thine  eyes.    Take  clearer  view 

Of  Heavenly  things  that  be. 

Let  thou  God's  sunshine  flood  thy  soul 


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Be  noble,  fearless,  free, 

Dear  Heart, 
Be  joyous,  loving,  free. 

Drink  in  the  beauty  of  each  day. 
Place  naught  twixt  God  and  thee. 
Ope  wide  the  portals  of  thy  soul, 
And  Christ  will  sup  with  thee, 

Dear  Heart, 
Yes,  he  will  sup  with  thee. 

There's  glowing  love  in  every  ray 
Of  sunshine,  sent  in  memory 
Of  Him  who  blesses  longing  hearts, 
Fills  them  with  light  and  ecstasy, 

Dear  Heart, 
What  Christ  is,  thou  mayst  be. 

The  thrilling  song  of  happy  bird 
That  lightly  flits  from  tree  to  tree, 
Is  joy,  the  essence  all  divine, 
That  bubbles  forth  in  thee, 

Dear  Heart, 
That  glows  and  beams  in  thee. 

Then  smile  away  the  dust  and  care 
That  seems  to  cling  to  thee, 
And  rise  above  on  wings  of  light 
The  Father  lifteth  thee, 

Dear  Heart, 
To  realms  thou  longest  to  see. 


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Emerge  from  the  darkness  and  tangle  of  material 
things  and  assert  thine  authority;  speaking  into  mani- 
festation that  which  abideth  eternally  and  changelessly 
in  the  realm  of  the  Most  High.  Let  thy  struggling  cease, 
thou  child  of  spirit.  Unlimited  art  thou  in  thy  expres- 
sion of  Deity  "Follow  thou  me." 


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"The  Father  is  of  too  pure  eyes  to  behold  iniquity. " 
The  Infinite  is  so  pure,  so  absolutely  perfect,  that  it  is 
an  impossibility  for  this  all-pervading  Mind,  this  great 
Universal  Force,  this  unlimited  Love  Presence,  to  have 
the  slightest  conception  of  anything  outside  the  Divine, 
which  It  is. 

Could  we  but  realize  this  great  truth,  this  knowledge 
of  the  ALLNESS  of  GOOD,  we  should  be  able  to  heal 
the  nations  of  the  earth  of  all  disease. 

Could  we  but  look  with  the  eyes  of  the  Universal 
Intelligence,  we  would  never  behold  an  imperfection  in 
any  of  God's  creation;  never  in  our  fellowmen,  see 
aught  save  the  divine,  within  and  without. 


Thou  that  knowest  thyself  one  with  the  Infinite,  how 
glorious  is  thy  peace,  how  radiant  thy  presence,  how 
calm  and  poised  in  unchanging  bliss.  Unmoved  art  thou 
by  aught  that  chances  in  thy  way,  untouched  by  any 
mind,  save  the  Divine. 


The  activities  of  God  are  ever  pressing  on  to  right- 
eous fulfillment. 


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THE 

UNIVERSITY] 

OF 


Desire  anstoereD 

Let  me  stand  on  the  mountain  top  of  thy  glory,  0, 
Love  Divine!  Bathed  ever  in  the  ineffable  sweetness  of 
the  Christ  presence.  Infinite  Spirit  of  Truth,  I  do  desire 
to  see  into  the  great  Spirit  World  of  Light ;  to  walk  the 
halls  of  Wisdom,  and  commune  with  the  great  minds. 

I  desire  to  dwell  consciously  in  the  Christ  presence. 
"You  will";  was  breathed  upon  my  lips.  Immediately 
I  beheld  an  orchard  of  leafless  trees.  The  ground  was 
thoroughly  mulched,  and  covered  deep  with  bright  yel- 
low straw.  I  said  aloud,  "This  is  symbolical  of  the 
preparation  of  the  mind  for  the  harvest  time;  the  prep- 
aration of  the  soil,  the  enriching  thereof,  that  the  spring 
and  summer  may  bring  forth  an  abundant  harvest  of 
fruit.  "Yes,"  was  whispered  distinctly  in  my  ear,  and 
the  vision  passed. 


Good    thoughts    are    sweetest     perfumes    flowing 
through  the  soul. 


Early  in  the  morning  of  March  15th,  Nineteen  Hun- 
dred and  Six,  before  I  had  arisen  for  the  day,  distinctly 

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I  heard  the  words— "  Great  and  Mighty  Truths,  falling 
from  thy  pen  like  crystal  drops  of  dew,  shall  refresh  the 
earth  consciousness." 


EROS,  great  and  powerful,  strong  as  the  mountain- 
tops,  sweet  as  the  zephyrs  of  Heaven,  folded  in  the  loving 
embrace  of  All  that  is  Universal. 


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JLotoe 

Co  IS— 

As  graceful  as  the  swaying  trees, 

Gentle  as  the  singing  breeze; 

As  sparkling  as  the  sunbeam's  glance, 

Eefreshing,  rippling  as  the  dance 

Of  mountain  stream,  as  down  the  glens 

Its  silvery,  thread-like  way  it  wends. 

Entranced,  I  gaze  into  thine  eyes; 

As  blue  are  they  as  azure  skies. 

Thy  lips  like  dewy  blossoms  sweet, 

Tempt  me  to  revel  at  thy  feet, 

In  adoration  of  the  One 

Encircling  all.    From  sun  to  sun, 

My  soul  doth  rise 

To  view  God's  glory  in  thine  eyes. 

Thy  hands  are  like  the  blossoms  white; 
Which,  touching,  mine  thrill  with  delight. 
Thy  breath  is  fragrance  of  the  rose. 
Thy  brow  as  pure  as  falling  snows. 
Thy  hair  in  sunny  waves  of  gold 
Shines  in  my  heart,'  and  casts  the  mould 
In  which  my  life  doth  sweetly  flow. 

Thy  honied  words  and  voice  so  low 
Bright  angels  win,  and  earth  souls  cheer. 
Thou  art  the  link  that  draws  them  near 


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The  Christ,  that  fills  each  heart  with  Joy. 
Thou  art  the  gem  without  alloy. 
Thou  art  the  sunshine  and  the  sun; 
The  radiant,  Universal  One. 
Yea,  e'en  the  night,  and  e'en  the  day; 
To  me,  the  Great  Eternal  Way. 
Thou  art  the  power  from  above. 
Thou  art  my  God,  for  thou  art  Love. 


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"The  words  that  I  speak  unto  you,  I  speak  not  of 
myself,  but  the  Father  that  dwelleth  in  me,  He  doeth  the 
works."  And  He  it  is  that  I  am,  and  because  "I  am, 
that  I  am,"  and  the  Father  is,  that  I  am,  there  is  none 
other  beside  me.  Hence,  I  am  Wisdom,  Power,  Love, 
Peace,  and  Happiness ;  and  all  the  sweetness  and  splendor 
of  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  is  within  me,  for  the  FATHER 
AND  I  ARE  ONE. 


Revelations!  Thou  callest  evermore  for  revelations. 
Thy  hungering  soul  is  ever  reaching  out  in  wild  unrest 
to  know  the  ALL.  Thou  climbest  to  the  Mountain 
Heights,  and  on,  beyond,  thy  spirit  beckons  thee,  "Make 
Haste!"  Thy  eager  soul  is  fed  from  eyes  far-reaching 
and  ever-searching. 

Sweeping  the  God-painted  horizon,  thou  beholdest 
Mountain  peaks  from  each  of  which  when  thou  hast 
reached  the  summit,  the  scene  doth  change,  causing  thee 
to  scan  the  Why  and  Wherefore  of  God's  handiwork, 
from  still  another  point  of  view;  while  grand  old  pines 
stand  out  in  bold  relief,  as  sentinels  of  God,  and  signal 
thee  to  heights  yet  towering  from  above,  and  from  which 
thou  mayst  scan  the  ALL.  From  where  thou  standest 
now,  the  fleecy  clouds  do  mingle  with  the  mountain  tops 

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and  scarce  canst  thou  tell  where  earth  begins,  or  summer 
clouds  do  cease  to  be;  the  lights  and  shadows  blend  so 
softly. 

Sweeping  far  down  to  the  gorge  that  lies  beneath 
thy  feet,  thou  dost  behold  the  inky  blackness  of  the 
depths,  and  yet,  thou  fearest  not  to  mount  to  greater 
pinnacles  of  height. 

Thou  wouldst  look  not  down,  but  ever  soaring 
upward  art  thou,  like  unto  the  eagle  in  his  flight.  And 
it  is  well.  Turn  only  thy  gaze  downward  when  thou  dost 
hear  a  call  for  help,  and  straightway  do  God's  bidding; 
then  with  stronger  pinions,  wing  thy  way  onward  and 
upward  unto  eternities  boundless  heights. 

Ever  shall  thy  soul  take  on  more  strength  of  action, 
be  more  sweeping  in  its  Universal  Power.  For  he  who 
ever  clamors  for  the  highest,  he  who  desireth  without 
ceasing,  is  sure  to  dwell  within  the  realm  of  Infinite  Per- 
fection. Know  thou  this  mighty  truth,  the  impelling 
evolution  from  the  lower  to  the  higher  is  resistless  and 
eternal  in  its  Onward  trend. 


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Co  $©—  m— 


Thousands  of  souls  have  drank  at  the  fount 

Of  thy  wondrous  waters  of  love; 

Have  basked  in  the  sunshine,  and  dwelt  on  the  mount, 

That  thy  selfless  giving  hath  proved. 

Thou  art  ever  lifting  the  burden  of  man, 

Pushing  back  the  dark  curtain  of  grief; 

Ever  aiding  and  cheering,  unfolding  God's  plan, 

And  giving  his  children  relief. 

0,  infinite  soul  of  love  that  thou  art! 

Canst  thou  measure  eternity's  store 

Of  blessings  now  welling  from  out  the  Christ's  heart, 

That  shall  flow  for  thee,  evermore? 

Couldst  thou  count  thy  treasures  as  stars  in  the  dome 

That  sparkle  the  blue  vault  above, 

Still,  numberless  more  were  set  for  thy  crown  . 

As  children  of  thy  works  of  great  love. 

Eternity  ever  shall  sing  its  glad  song 

And  praise  thee  for  sweeping  aside 

The  phantom  of  death  that  hangs  over  earth's  throng; 

Thou  bright  one,  by  love  glorified! 

Thy  wealth  is  more  than  streets  of  gold, 

Than  priceless  gems  and  power  of  earth. 

Thy  tender  heart,  thy  Christed  soul, 

Hath  found  in  God  its  right  of  birth. 

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Dost  wander  thou  in  earth 's  seductive  glow, 

O,  soul  of  man, 

Where  lurk  the  cold  gray  mists  of  ignorance  and  ill? 

Heralding  the  glad  tidings  of  thy  conquering  Power, 

I  come  to  beckon  thee  to  calling  heights, 

Most  gracious  in  their  love. 

Sweet  Nature  smiles  unceasing  here, 

And  revels  ever  in  sunbeams  that  follow 

Each  the  other  in  a  song  of  Joy; 

Mantling  the  peaks  in  gleaming  gold,  the  light  of  which 

Doth  bid  thee  rise  to  view  the  glories 

That  may  eternal  mirror  in  thy  soul. 


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Cfte  passing  of 


About  half  an  hour  previous  to  my  brother's 
awakening  in  the  spirit  world,  as  I  was  realizing  peace 
for  the  sorrowing  wife,  soothing  her  to  rest  for  a  few 
moments,  after  her  days  and  nights  of  watchfulness  and 
anxiety,  I  saw  distinctly  the  boundless  waters  of  old 
ocean,  and  like  a  flock  of  birds,  came  a  multitude  of 
tiny  white-winged  sail  boats,  and  lighted  thereon.  Like 
so  many  guardian  angels  they  seemed,  coming  to  wel- 
come our  loved  one  home,  to  bear  him  into  the  bright 
beyond.  I  held  to  the  realization  of  peace  for  the  house- 
hold; and  freedom,  and  the  Kingdom  of  God  indwelling, 
for  my  loved  brother. 

The  summons  came  for  the  last  farewell.  The 
struggle  was  soon  over,  and  another  great  soul  was 
launched  in  the  freedom  of  Infinite  Love. 

Some  two  hours  or  more  thereafter,  while  watching 
with  the  sorrowing  ones  and  gazing  out  into  the  starlit 
night,  I  was  shown  a  most  wonderful  display  of  beauti- 
ful white  flowers  of  mammoth  size,  set  in  a  background 
of  smilax,  such  flowers  as  are  not  seen  save  in  the  spirit 
realm.  Across  this  bank  of  snowy  whiteness,  came 
floating  a  wreath  of  white  and  purple,  pansies,  set  in 
maiden-hair  fern,  and  rose-geranium  leaves.  Instantly 
I  knew  it  was  the  emblematic  offering  of  purity,  power, 
sweetness  and  mother  love  to  him,  who  on  earth  was  to 
her  most  near  and  dear. 

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Through  the  lone  hours  that  seemed  doubly  sacred 
now,  I  still  watched  and  waited,  widely  awake,  and 
pondering  on  the  Life  I  knew  to  be  eternal.  Near  day- 
break the  eastern  star  shone  with  such  resplendent  glory 
and  brightness,  it  entranced  me.  I  gazed  long  and 
fixedly  at  it.  Finally  three  stars  took  its  place  in  the 
heavens.  "The  Trinity !"  I  exclaimed.  They  passed, 
and  behold!  five  brilliant  stars,  with  more  and  smaller 
ones  above  them.  Sufficient  to  complete  the  formation 
of  a  crown  appeared.  ' '  For  you,  loved  brother, ' '  I  said ; 
and  the  vision  vanished. 


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Cfte  Soul 

I  sweep  the  earth  from  zone  to  zone, 
Heaven's  blue,  from  star  to  star; 

The  spirit  realm  from  whence  doth  spring 
All  things  that  really  are. 

My  chariot  rests  upon  the  wings 

Of  Love's  immortal  flame 
Whose  glories  untold  myriads  sing 

In  most  bewildering  strains. 

The  reigns  I  hold  are  thoughts  of  Truth, 
And  thoughts  of  Love  Divine; 

Beaching  beyond  the  ken  of  youth. 

I  AM  THAT  which  knows  no  time. 


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3mong  tfte 

I  am  bathed  in  the  Infinite  Splendor  of  Thy  Pres- 
ence, Great  Soul  of  Harmony,  as  I  rest  in  the  hush  of 
the  Heights  of  Thy  Consciousness  to  which  thou  hast 
bidden  me  '  *  Come. ' '  I  hear  thy  voice  in  the  song  of  the 
pines,  an  endless  undertone  of  music,  a  silence  so  divinely 
sweet  and  rapt  in  melody  that  here  apart  from  all  the 
world,  I  consciously  dwell  with  THEE  in  soulful  Com- 
munion. 


If  thou  couldst  dwell  upon  the  heights  eternal, 

0  my  soul, 

And  never  sweep  the  lowlands,  and  the  deserts  drear, 
Thou'dst  never  know  the  Joys  supernal  of  thy  King; 
The  Power  thy  soul  hath  won  in  overcoming  fear. 


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I  am  almighty  power  within  myself, 

None  other  do  I  need. 

I  am  the  Part.    I  am  the  Whole. 

The  ALL  my  soul  doth  feed. 

Thou  mighty  monitor  within, 

Awake  thy  joyful  lays. 

I  am!    I  am!  sound  far  and  wide 

The  Great  Creator's  praise. 

Until  from  Heaven's  heights  sublime, 

Thou  beckonest  all  to  see 

The  Spirit,  Life,  the  Love  Divine, 

That  is  centered  now  in  thee. 

The  song-bird's  sweetest  notes  ring  out 

From  depths  within  thy  soul; 

Soft  twittering,  trilling,  then  a  shout 

Of  victory,  as  of  old 

When  warriors  deemed  the  battle  won, 

And  right  had  triumphed  over  wrong. 


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Knuocation 

Infinite  Intelligence  of  Christ!  Help  me  to  under- 
stand fully  the  true  import  of  thy  Power,  thy  Presence, 
that  I  may  instill  it  in  the  consciousness  of  mankind. 
That  I  may  be  instrumental  in  the  annihilation  of  inhar- 
mony,  ignorance,  disaster  and  crime  that  seems  to  be  so 
flooding  the  human  race.  Help  me  to  become  conscious 
of  thy  Power  within  to  that  degree  that  my  entire  being 
may  be  cognizant  of  the  Absolute  Truth.  Let  thy  word 
of  Harmony,  thy  power  of  Love  dwell  with  me  Eternally. 

Thou  who  art  the  inmost  center  of  all,  help  me  to 
open  every  avenue  of  my  being  to  thee,  that  my  counten- 
ance may  show  forth  thy  radiance;  that  I  may  know  In- 
telligent Creative  Love  is  moulding  and  building  every 
cell  of  my  body  with  a  lasting  presence  of  Peace,  Health, 
and  Grace. 

And  as  I  behold  Thee  indwelling,  so  let  others  look 
upon  me;  and  so  let  me  behold  all  thy  children. 

I  can  be,  I  desire  to  be,  I  am,  a  living  center  of  Di- 
vine Love.  I  arise  within  myself  and  grasp  my  Oneness 
with  thee,  Great  Spirit  of  Truth.  I  bless  Thee  in  and 
through  all.  I  see  and  hear  only  Thee. 

I  love  Thee  supremely  and  all  life  as  my  own.  The 
air  I  breathe  is  filled  with  love  so  deep  and  penetrating 
that  only  good  can  manifest. 

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Let  now  the  deep  tranquility  that  thou  art,  manifest 
within  my  soul.  Let  my  whole  being  sing  "Peace." 
Thou  art  Joy,  Health,  Power.  Thou  art  my  True  Self, 
the  only  Being  that  I  ain,  that  which  is  glorified  in  the 
Father. 


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Did  you  never  stoop  to  gather  a  flower,  when  a 
something  from  within  that  seemed  like  an  overwhelm- 
ing tide  of  love  swept  through  your  entire  consciousness, 
and  your  whole  heart  went  out  like  a  mighty  current  of 
water,  breaking  loose  from  its  pent-up  walls,  and  all  in 
love  for  this  tiny  blossom,  as  its  sweet  face  was  raised 
to  yours!  Did  you  never  query  at  such  a  moment,  "Am 
I  bringing  you  pain,  my  sweet  flower?" 

Did  you  not  feel  the  great  heart-throb  of  God  within, 
as  you  caressingly  held  it  in  your  hands,  and  pressed  it 
slyly  to  your  lips  that  you  might  not  be  seen  of  men  ? 

And  after  enjoying  its  fragrance,  its  sweetness,  have 
you  not,  O,  so  often,  close  pressed  its  faded  beauty  in 
your  hands,  and  felt  a  touch,  yes,  a  real  pang  of  sorrow 
as  you  thrust  it  from  you,  casting  it  aside  for  fresher  and 
brighter  blossoms? 

This  is  the  genuine  Love,  that  is  calling  you  to  rec- 
ognize the  Oneness  of  All  Life.  No  wonder  it  costs  you 
such  a  pang  of  regret;  for  the  love  given  to  you  from  the 
tender  blossom  was  its  sweetest  fragrance;  its  rarest 
beauty,  all  enveloped  in  the  One  Great  Life  which  is  but 
a  part  of  your  very  own. 


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Not  striving  to  love,  but  loving. 
Not  striving  to  live,  but  living. 
Not  striving  to  be,  but  being;  this  is  the  Christ 
teaching. 


Eros  says:    "Time  is  measured  by  holy  acts. 


If  at  times  threatening  clouds  float  across  the  hori- 
zon of  your  life,  heed  them  not,  unless— perchance— you 
glimpse  the  gold  and  silver  linings,  but  let  Love,  the 
Motive  Power,  guide  you  into  paths  of  Harmony. 
Clouds  will  quickly  disappear  in  the  sunshine  of  Love. 


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C6e  Citg 

I  lingered  on  the  boulevard  of  an  ancient  city,  allow- 
ing myself  to  be  attracted  hither  and  thither  by  what- 
soever appealed  to  me  in  way  of  diversion.  I  haunted 
the  Art  Galleries,  towers  and  chapels;  went  into  the 
busy  marts,  touched  with  the  Merchant,  the  street- 
vender,  the  rich  and  poor.  Sought  the  outskirts  of  the 
City.  Stood  on  the  stairway  of  a  grand  old  castle  that 
in  times  past,  was;  but  now  lay  in  abject  ruins.  The 
beautiful  grounds  a  lonely  tangle  of  vines  and  shrubs. 
The  fallen  walls  were  covered  with  ivy  and  other  creep- 
ing vines. 

Standing  amid  the  picturesque  ruins  which  so  filled 
my  mind  with  a  strange  blending  of  joy  and  sorrow,  I 
stretched  out  my  hands  in  the  soft  sunlight,  and  casting 
my  eyes  upward,  invoked  the  Great  Oversoul:  "  Canst 
thou  not  lead  me  into  a  city  of  thine  own  building,  one 
not  touched  by  the  hand  of  man?  Is  there  no  greater  life 
than  this  ceaseless  turmoil,  this  mixture  of  the  beautiful 
and  the  repulsive,  the  good  and  evil?  Wilt  thou  not  lift 
the  veil  that  I  may  revel  in  thy  never-ceasing  splendor? 

The  sunshine  lessened.  The  distant  sounds  of  the 
city  subsided.  The  atmosphere  grew  soft  and  odorous 
as  at  the  eventide  of  some  sweet  summer 's  day.  The  soft 
warblings  of  birds  were  distinguishable.  ' 

I  trembled  with  expectant  ecstasy,  and  as  quick  as 
thought  can  travel,  found  myself  standing  on  the  broad 

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stairway  of  a  magnificent  dwelling.  On  the  upper  land- 
ing of  this  flight  of  steps  was  an  archway  formed  in 
faintest  tints  of  rainbow  hues.  In  this  archway  stood 
the  nude  figure  of  a  beautiful  woman,  as  ethereal  as  a 
dream  in  her  transparent  loveliness.  Glancing  down  at 
the  foot  of  the  stairs,  I  beheld  a  manly  figure  clad  in 
loose-flowing  robes  of  creamy  white,  on  his  head  a  crown 
of  pale  blue  and  gold.  He  was  surrounded  with  artist's 
paraphernalia.  The  scene  was  bewilderingly  beautiful 
in  its  transparency,  the  decorative  plants,  abundance  of 
bloom,  pillars,  arches,  statuary,  tapestries  and  the  en- 
tire structure,  in  the  subdued  light  assumed  in  color  a 
rosy  gray,  matchless  in  its  tintings. 

Surely  I  had  been  ushered  into  l  i  a  city  not  made  with 
hands  eternal  in  the  heavens. ' '  I  glanced  at  myself,  sur- 
prised to  find  I  was  robed  in  softly  clinging  garments 
of  purest  white  which  fell  in  classic  folds  about  my  san- 
daled feet.  My  head,  arms  and  hands  were  void  of  cov- 
ering. To  my  own  consciousness  I  seemed  ethereal, 
buoyant  in  body,  hardly  more  than  a  bright  dream. 

Again  glancing  upward,  I  beheld  this  radiant  crea- 
ture gathering  up  a  light  filmy  substance  and  with  the 
wave  of  her  hand,  it  fell  in  soft  drapery  about  her  ex- 
quisite figure.  Softly  she  said :  t '  Only  for  thee,  fair  one 
of  earth.  In  this  heavenly  realm  there  is  only  the  pure 
and  the  true  interblending  with  Infinite  Wisdom  and  a 
love  of  the  beautiful,  sacredly  held  in  appreciation  that 
far  out-rivals  aught  that  earth's  children  can  conceive 
of." 

Instantly  I  was  levitated  hundreds  of  feet  above  the 
city  and  from  this  height  surveyed  at  pleasure  this  glor- 

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ious  city  of  the  Gods,  for  such  I  now  understood  it  to  be. 

It  was  constantly  held  under  this  soft  roseate  tint  of 
light,  varying,  changing,  as  dainty-hued  and  fleecy 
clouds  floated  over  it.  The  homes  were  separated  from 
each  other  by  exquisite  grounds,  rich  in  fruits,  flowers 
and  foliage.  Rippling  streams  of  sparkling  waters 
passed  close  by  the  steps  of  these  beautiful  homes,  in 
which  there  were  no  doors  or  windows.  They  were  sur- 
rounded with  broad  verandas,  artistic  archways,  in 
which  rested  exquisite  pieces  of  statuary  and  plants  of 
indescribable  beauty.  Birds  of  brilliant  plumage  added 
to  the  enchantment  of  the  scene,  while  their  rippling 
melodies  filled  the  air. 

In  this  city  of  art  which  extended  in  every  direction 
as  far  as  the  eye  could  reach,  I  beheld  an  immense  am- 
phitheatre of  white  and  gold,  bathed  with  the  soft  pink 
glow  that  so  sweetly  enfolded  all.  It  was  a  marvel  of 
architecture.  The  domes  and  spires  rising  to  great 
heights,  were  upheld  by  a  labyrinth  of  pillars.  There 
seemed  to  be  no  sides  to  the  structure  which  was  sur- 
rounded by  broad  white  steps  that  were  continually  un- 
der the  tread  of  thousands  of  feet,  coming  and  going. 
Volumes  of  music  filled  the  atmosphere  surrounding. 

To  my  silent  inquiry,  "What  is  the  use  and  char- 
acter of  such  a  building?7'  A  voice  beside  me  said :  "It 
is  limitless  in  capacity,  unexcelled  in  beauty,  abounds  in 
Purity  and  Love.  Here  we  worship  as  One  Great  Soul. 
We  meet  in  perfect  Unity.  We  know  only  One  Great 
Heart  that  beats  in  and  through  all,  and  from  here  we 
radiate  the  Christ-Love,  also  the  most  Divine  Music, 
which  at  times,  when  some  receptive  soul  like  unto  yours 

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is  praying  to  receive,  we  send  as  a  direct  shaft  of  Power 
and  Harmony,  and  IT,  vibrating  throughout  that  soul, 
is  of  such  intensity  that  the  Soul  becomes  cognizant  of 
its  ONENESS  with  the  Father,  and  is  thus  enabled  to 
give  it  out  to  mankind  in  such  a  manner  that  the  world 
joins  in  the  refrain. 

There  is  great  joy  in  heaven  over  the  one  who  has 
entered  the  innermost  center  of  his  own  being,  and  un- 
folds therefrom  the  God  or  true  self.  Forget  not  that 
each  and  every  soul  is  a  temple  of  the  Living  God,  '  *  lim- 
itless in  capacity,  unexcelled  in  beauty,  abounding  in 
purity  and  love." 

Entranced,  I  listened  to  these  wonderful  words. 
The  light  enfolding  the  city  grew  in  brightness  until  too 
dazzling  to  look  upon.  I  momentarily  closed  my  eyes, 
opened  them,  and  beheld  the  softness  of  the  sunset  hue 
•bathing  all.  Slowly  it  faded  into  a  soft  gray  haze. 

Eagerly  I  looked  for  a  return  of  the  vision,  but  was 
destined  to  dwell  on  the  loveliness  of  what  I  had  wit- 
nessed. 

A  restful  glow  of  twilight  settled  over  all  as  I  sensed 
myself  being  gently  borne  back  to  earth.  A  voice 
breathed  on  my  lips  the  words,  "Tho>u  hast  glimpsed 
the  City  Wonderful,  my  child.  It  lieth  all  about  thee 
eternally.  Seek  it  daily.  Let  Love  open  thine  eyes,  and 
Wisdom  and  Faitli  direct  thee." 


Hold  yourself  in  holy  calm.    Never  waver.     Never 

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doubt.     Faith,  Love  and  Wisdom  will  open  wide  the 
doors  into  the  heavenly  kingdom  within  your  soul. 

Prepare  to  receive  and  give  forth  that  which  is 
being  spread  for  you.  "Surely  goodness  and  Mercy 
shall  follow  you  all  the  days  of  your  life,  and  you  shall 
dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  forever." 


Did  Jesus  teach  "  non-attachment  V9  I  think  not. 
He  taught  rather  such  an  exceedingly  close  blending 
with  all  life  that  he  must  needs  exclaim  the  Great  Truth, 
"The  Father  and  I  are  One." 

Could  it  be  possible  for  one  so  profound!)  lovable 
as  He,  One  so  centered  in,  and  teaching  the  glad  tidings 
of  Love,  to  withdraw  his  love  from  His  own?  On  the 
contrary,  although  he  asked,  "Who  are  my  mother,  my 
brother?"  He  so  perfectly  blended  with  the  Great  Heart 
of  the  Infinite  he  poured  forth  a  constant  stream  of  Love 
for  ALL  LIFE. 

This  did  not  cause  him  to  indifferently  love  those 
closely  bound  to  him  by  the  ties  of  birth.  His  very 
knowledge  of  ONENESS  with  the  Universal  gave  him 
the  power  to  Trust  Implicitly  the  ALL-PERVADING 
Law  of  Harmony  and  Love  to  divinely  protect  his  loved 
ones. 

How  tenderly,  at  the  crucifixion,  he  placed  his 
mother  in  care  of  the  beloved  disciple,  saying,  "Behold 
thy  Mother." 

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His  Love  was  so  great  that  selfishness  was  unknown, 
the  fire  of  God-love  so  deep  that  like  purest  gold  from 
the  crucible,  it  poured  forth  to  enrich  mankind  for  all 
Eternity. 


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Soul 

IVe  come  down  from  the  Heights 

But  IVe  left  my  soul  there. 

'Tis  reveling -in  sunshine  and  soft  mountain  air. 

It  is  floating  in  cloudlets,  nesting  with  birds, 

Eippling  in  melody,  murmuring  sweet  words 

Of  rapt  adoration  for  Nature's  bright  self. 

Clasping  hands  with  the  Spirit  realm;  hushed  is  all  else, 

Save  the  indwelling  Glory  of  God  in  my  soul 

As  it  bathes  in  the  radiance,  the  Oneness  with  all 

That  is  eternal  Harmony,  joyous  and  free. 

'Tis  the  soul  that  is  God-like,  the  soul  that  can  see. 

The  soul  that 's  the  true  self,  not  this  wearisome  I 

That  travels  the  earth  and  forever  doth  sigh 

For  freedom  from  bondage,  that  ages  have  wrought 

As  a  mesh  round  my  feet ;  and  of  doctrines  taught 

That  were  torturous;  void  of  all  reason  and  right, 

Filled  in  with  suggestions  of  darkness  and  night. 

Then  dwell  on  the  Heights,  my  beautiful  soul. 

Join  the  anthems  of  praise  that  eternally  roll 

A  continuous  stream  of  melodies  sweet; 

Thus  I  shall  forget  to  abide  at  the  feet 

Of  doctrines  and  creeds  that  are  threadbare  and  worn, 

And  join  you  in  Oneness.    Anew  shall  be  born. 

As  soul,  we  shall  mount  on  swift  wings  of  love, 

Knowing  only  the  Heights,  wherever  we  rove. 

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Come  pattering  down,  sweet  rain, 
In  worlds  of  glittering  light. 
You  sing  a  loved  refrain 
Within  my  soul  to-night. 


Eesting  in  the  silence  the  question  presents  itself, 
"What  of  the  teachings  of  Astrology?"  In  slow  and 
measured  tones  came  the  answer: 

"There  is  but  one  pathway.  Walk  thou  therein. 
Many  and  diverse  teachings  will  reach  thine  ears;  re- 
member in  and  through  all,  above  and  below  is  but  the 
One  Infinite  Intelligent  and  all  Harmonious  Creative 
Presence,  God. 

When  thou  dost  become  thoroughly  cognizant  of 
thy  oneness  with  this  eternal  Power,  thou  shalt  con- 
sciously rule  thy  stars,  and  "All  power  in  heaven  and 
on  earth  shall  be  given  unto  thee." 


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Cfte  ail^eeing  OBpe 

Each  and  every  individual  is  "compassed  about  by 
a  cloud  of  witnesses,"  both  in  the  seen  and  the  unseen. 
When  telepathy  and  the  ONENESS  of  mind  is  taught, 
as  it  should  be,  from  childhood  up,  when  people  under- 
stand that  whether  present  in  or  absent  from  the  body, 
either  on  earth  or  in  the  spirit  world,  each  and  every 
awakened  soul  may  know  the  thought,  word  and  act  of 
his  brother,  then  man  will  strive  to  put  forth  in  mani- 
festation only  the  noble  and  true. 

Sometimes  Fear  may  be  the  check-rein,  but  usually 
the  great  and  foremost  struggle  is  to  manifest  the  Best 
to  our  fellow  man.  There  is  not  a  man  so  fallen  but 
that  if  he  knew  his  every  thought  and  deed  was  as  an 
open  book  before  both  men  and  angels,  he  would  guard 
well  that  thought  and  deed. 

Every  soul  is  eternally  surrounded  by  a  "  Cloud  of 
Witnesses,"  whether  he  will  it  or  no.  Nothing  can  be 
hidden  from  the  ALL  SEEING  EYE  of  spirit  in  whom 
we  all  live  and  move  and  have  our  being. 


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Jftom  Spirit  Realm 
Co  <£—  C—  co- 
Know  thou,  sweet  one,  though  time  wings  slowly  on  its 

way, 

I  cherish  thee  more  fondly,  day  by  day. 
My  soul  doth  wander  ever  by  thy  side. 
Our  joys  are  one.    We  e'er  in  love  abide. 
We  tread  Life's  maze  together,  fern-clad  dales 
And  flowering  walks;  the  rose,  whose  perfume  never 

fails 

To  tell  of  our  glad  love,  with  ne  'er  a  note  of  woe, 
But  breathes  of  Heaven  above,  within,  below. 
Thy  sunny  smile  as  thou  dost  speak  my  name, 
Gladdens  my  heart;  fanning  the  quenchless  flame 
Of  deep  affection's  untold  power,  into  a  fire, 
That  burns  eternal,  with  my  soul's  desire. 
It  is  that  thou  mayst  know  ALL  LIFE  as  One, 
Thou  mayst  illumined  be,  with  God,  the  sun 
That  warms  and  thrills  our  spirit-life  divine, 
Erasing  separation  forever  from  thy  mind. 

Why,  dost  thou  know,  dear,  thy  soul  eternal  sings 
A  song  of  Harmony.    Swept  are  the  sacred  strings 
Of  the  Aeolian  Harp,  by  Heaven's  breath, 
As  thy  loved  voice  rings  clear  and  sweet 

"I  know  there  is  no  death." 

Thy  name  is  wafted  on  the  wings,  Aye,  on  the  breath 
of  love 

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'Tis  sounded  forth  in  melody  that  fills  the  realms  above. 

Thou  art,  brave  one,  a  blessing  given 

To  cheer  sad  hearts,  to  teach  of  Heaven; 

For  thou  hast  proved  within  the  soul 

Is  God's  own  Kingdom.    Christ,  the  Goal. 


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peace  anD  potoer 

Be  still,  O,  restless  Heart, 

And  find  thy  peace,  thy  pleasure  sweet 

In  all  that  doth  surround  thee. 

In  the  waving  grass,  the  flowers 

That  bloom  beneath  thy  feet. 

Seek  not  to  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 

Where  thou  wouldst  be  a  stranger  still, 

Far  from  thy  home,  thine  own. 

But  let  the  God  within  thee  see 

The  beauty  that  enfoldeth  thee. 

As  thou  hast  gained  the  mountain-side 

And  aye,  the  greater  heights, 

So  thou  canst  overlook  the  tide 

Of  surging  scenes  beneath  thy  sight, 

And  be  un-moved. 

So  thou  canst  reach  the  exalted  height 

Of  God  as  Love,  and  Conqueror  prove. 


Enter  into  thine  inner  chamber  and  close  the  door. 
A  great  many  enter  this  sacred  sanctuary,  but  alas!  the 
door  is  left  ajar,  and  through  this  tiny  crevice,  connec- 
tion with  the  world  is  kept  up,  and  the  result  is  not 
what  it  should  be. 


"Believe  and  ye  shall  receive. 


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Dn  amount  JKHiIwn 

Standing  on  the  crest  of  the  mountain,  gazing  across 
immense  chasms  of  boundless  beauty,  looking  down  into 
the  depths  of  green  of  the  grand  old  pines,  whose  arms 
reach  out  and  touch  in  brotherly  affection,  one  with  an- 
other, and  whose  fingers  are  so  attuned  to  the  Infinite 
Breath  that  they  discourse  sweetest  melodies  to  my  soul, 
how  can  I  see  aught  but  the  Divine  in  Fullness. 

To  each  and  every  soul  must  come  wafting  the  sweet 
symphonies  straight  from  the  Great  Oversoul,  that 
knoweth  only  the  one  grand  theme  of  Love,  in  its  crea- 
tion, and  in  Its  outbreathing. 

The  soft  sweet  zephyrs  play  on  my  brow,  and  soul 
and  body  become  one  in  consciousness.  I  am  borne  out 
into  the  glorified  expanse  of  limitless  grandeur  and  free- 
dom of  soul. 

Do  I  listen  for  the  "  still  small  voice  f "  Then  I  hear 
it  in  the  soft  twitterings  and  cooings  of  bird-notes,  in 
the  far-away  music  of  the  softly  falling  water,  meander- 
ing down  the  mountain  side;  Again  in  the  murmurings 
of  the  winds  among  the  pine  tree  branches.  All  swell 
in  one  grand  harmonious  song  of  Praise  to  Infinite  Love. 


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"Gazing  across  immense  chasms  of  boundless  beauty." 


THE 
UNIVERSITY 

Of 


Strike  thou  the  note  of  Love,  Great  Spirit  of  Truth, 
with  such  power  within  my  soul,  that.it  may  carry  in 
endless  vibrations  throughout  Eternity. 


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3  Hotoe  3t,  Don't  gou? 

What  is  it  that  draws  me  to  you,  little  One, 

Is  it  your  shining  curls, 

And  your  skin  so  brown?  , 

Or  your  deep,  deep  eyes 

With  soft  love-light  borne? 

You  came  to  me  in  the  park  to-day 

With  other  children 

All  wild  with  play. 

The  others  passed  on.    I,  a  stranger  to  you, 

Was  thrilled  with  delight 

As  you  dawned  on  my  view. 

You  waved  your  sweet  hands 

O'er  the  valley  below 

With  its  soft  bed  of  green, 

Its  lights  all  aglow, 

Shaded  paths,   cool   retreats, 

And  still  lake  of  deep  blue. 

You  looked  in  my  eyes 

Saying,  "How  do  you  do? 

I  love  it.    Don't  you! 

I  wish  I  could  paint  it 

And  give  it  to  you." 

O,  now  I  know,  little  Love,  I  cried, 
What  brought  you  to  me 
,  Through  this  great  world  so  wide. 
'Twas  soul  meeting  soul 


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In  the  light  of  true  art. 
'Twas  God  meeting  God, 
Hand  to  hand,  heart  to  heart; 
And  wherever  you  roam 
Over  land  and  o'er  seas, 
Still  Oneness  enfolds  us 
The  Father  to  please. 
And  mayhap,  somehow, 
In  the  aeons  of  time, 
Again  I  may  hear 
Like  the  belPs  softest  chime, 
That  sweet  child-voice  call 
From  out  God's  great  Park— 
"I'se  painted  the  picture 
for  you,  sweetheart. " 

And  if  it  be  so, 

It  will  hang  on  the  wall 

In  my  home  over  there; 

Yet,  over  it  all, 

Like  a  sweet  dream  of  Heaven,  I'll  see 

A  dear  dainty  figure, 

All  sunshine  and  glee, 

Floating  curls,  deep,  deep  eyes, 

Nut-brown  skin,  tiny  hands, 

And  the  soul  of  my  soul 

Forbidding  the  ban 

That  e'er  can  divide  us. 

The  sweet  mingling  of  Life, 

The  soft  murmurings  of  Love 

That  makes  all  akin, 

And  melts  away  strife, 


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Has  caught  the  refrain 
From  child-lips  so  true, 
And  sweetly  re-echoes, 
"I  love  it.    Don't  you?" 


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Silence 

Very  early  in  the  morning,   in  realization  of  the 
fullness   of  the  Spirit,  inbreathing    and    outbreathing, 
"the  Father  indwelling,  He  doeth  the  perfect  work,"  I 
found  myself  being  rocked  to  and  fro,  as  in  a  hammock, 
as  plainly  I  heard  my  Mother's  voice  singing- 
Hush,  my  babe,  lie  still  and  slumber; 
Holy  angels  guard  thy  bed. 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  number, 
Gently  fall  upon  thy  head. ' ' 

Several  attempts  were  made  to  recall  me  from  the 
stillness,  but  I  refused  to  heed  them;  remaining  for  some 
time,  fully  realizing  the  embrace  of  spirit  arms,  in  which 
I  was  being  cradled. 

On  coming  out  of  this  deep  silence,  I  found  myself 
enjoying  wonderful  peace  of  mind,  rest  of  body  and 
buoyancy  of  Spirit.  The  hour  thus  spent  in  the  soothing 
refreshing  presence  of  the  Divine,  the  soft  undertone  of 
music  and  loving  words  from  my  sainted  mother's  lips 
will  remain  forever  fresh  in  my  memory. 

Such  it  is  to  contact  the  Spirit  of  Peace  within,  as 
taught  us  by  our  Savior.  Such  it  is  to  refuse  communion 
with  aught  save  the  Divine,  which  so  sweetly  cradles  us 
in  the  arms  of  Infinite  Mother  Love. 


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Thinking  one  day  of  a  dear  friend,  a  very  lovely 
woman,  highly  cultured,  I  allowed  a  thought  of  criticism 
to  steal  into  my  consciousness,  fearing  her  overly  self- 
righteous;  possibly  vain. 

Almost  instantly  before  me  stood  a  beautiful  child, 
thinly  clad,  and  with  one  shrunken  limb  visible.  She 
lifted  her  great  pleading  eyes  to  mine,  and  holding  up 
her  tiny  hands,  said,  "Please  can  you  heal  me?  0,  love 
me  into  perfection ;"  then  faded  from  my  sight.  Long- 
ingly my  soul  went  out  in  love  and  healing  thoughts  to 
all  such  hungry  babes  of  the  world,  breathing  forth  the 
Allness  of  Universal  health. 

Then,  sweeping  over  me,  came  the  thought,  "This 
is  symbolical  to  me  in  some  way.  Children  are  typical 
of  New  ideas;  and  in  some  way  that  which  I  had  in  my 
mind  was  not  perfect. " 

I  glanced  back  over  the  line  of  my  thoughts,  taking 
up  this  beautiful  woman  whom  I  had  but  very  lightly 
criticised,  and  mentally  freed  her  from  all  imperfections 
in  my  own  mind,  even  seeing  wherein  she  had  a  right 
to  truly  appreciate  her  own  wonderful  gifts  of  the  spirit, 
giving  her  the  thought,  "You  are  divinely  perfect  in 
every  way. ' '  I  relaxed,  feeling  a  clear  sense  of  peace  and 
love  stealing  over  me. 

Immediately  I  saw  myself  in  a  beautiful  woodland, 
the  foliage  of  which  separated  and  a  crystal  lake  dawned 

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on  my  view.  As  far  as  the  eye  could  reach  a  placid  body 
of  water  lay  bathed  in  sunlight,  the  horizon  coming 
down  to  meet  its  smooth  surface.  Over  the  scene  ap- 
peared the  message,  " Peace!  Judge  not." 


Sweet  Spirit,  let  me  look  into  the  eternal  glories  of 
the  Infinite  as  outpicturing  everywhere.  Let  me  breathe 
the  sweet  incense  of  immortal  bloom  and  beauty  within 
my  own  being. 


The  Substance  of  the  Universe  is  spirit— Harmon- 
ious, intelligent  Activity,  of  which  our  bodies  are  the 
visible  expression.  Consequently  disease  and  un-rest 
have  no  foundation  from  which  to  manifest,  save  in-so- 
far  as,  through  ignorance  of  the  law,  we  fail  to  work 
along  the  line  of  Harmony. 


The  tiny  wild  flowers,  lifting  their  sweet  faces  to  us, 
bespeak  the  Creator's  love.  The  boisterous  weeds,  grow- 
ing in  such  fearless  luxuriance,  here  and  there,  proclaim 
the  power  of  Love.  Mountains,  seas,  and  valleys,  all 
sing  the  melody  of  Love.  The  warbling  birds,  murmur- 
ing breezes  and  laughing  waters  all  join  with  the 
meadow-lark's  sweet  carol  of  "Love"  to  the  MOST 
HIGH. 


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Ceil 


Tell  me,  0,  my  greater  self 

That  roams  the  heavens  at  will, 

Tell  me  of  realms  of  Love  Divine 

Where  souls  e'er  blending,  intertwine  in  endless  bliss. 

There  are  no  words  that  can  express 

The  intense  longing  in  my  breast 

To  know  the  Greater  Life. 

That  I  may  do  the  Father's  will, 

Absorb  the  lesson  to  be  still 

Enough  to  catch  the  strain 

Of  Harmony;  sweet  Love's  refrain. 

Tell  me,  when  loving  hands  clasp  thine, 

And  wing  into  the  higher  sphere, 

Drinking  the  aromatic  wine 

Of  heaven's  crushed  fruit,  so  filled  with  cheer, 

Tell  me  if  ecstasy's  complete. 

Are  there  not  heavens  more  to  win  I 

Dost  thou  sit  at  the  Savior's  feet 

And  dost  thou  lose  all  fear  of  sin? 

Tell  me  if  angels  bear  thee  on; 
Doth  heavenly  music  greet  thine  ears  ? 
Tell  me,  if  from  the  Father's  throne 
A  radiance  bathes  thee;  calms  thy  fears, 
Illumines  thee,  and  lifts  thee  up 

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In  Wisdom's  ways  of  Life  and  Light; 
E'er  overflows  thy  joyous  cup. 

Tell  me  of  scenes  that  are  so  bright  their  splendor  daz- 
zles; 

Enchanting  all  that  touch  the  chord  and  hear  the  call 
Of  heaven's  desire  within  the  soul. 


The  Universe  of  Good  is  the  Father's  countenance, 
greeting  me  wherever  I  go,  whichever  way  I  look. 


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Child  of  Wisdom,  list  thou  unto  me.  I  am  the  root 
and  branch  within  thee.  Thy  soul  yearneth  after  wis- 
dom. Yea,  thine  ears  listen  with  expectation  of  greater 
things  yet  to  come.  Dwell  thou  in  the  Christ  Conscious- 
ness. Learn  of  me  for  I  am  meek  and  lowly  of  heart, 
yet  All  POWERFUL  am  I.  I  will  uplift  thee  with  my 
life.  Thy  lips  shall  open,  thy  words  flow  forth  as  water 
gushes  from  the  fountain  head;  then  shall  all  conscious- 
ness of  fear  be  swept  from  thy  mind;  then  will 
I  take  thee  up  and  show  thee  wondrous  things ;  and  thou 
shalt  say,  "Yea,  verily,  I  have  known  all  this  from  crea- 
tion, "  so  assured  shalt  thou  be  of  thy  wisdom  of  which 
I  AM  the  abiding  ONE. 

The  wisdom  of  the  ages  shall  breathe  through  thee. 
Thou  art  blessed  beyond  thine  understanding.  Give  thy- 
self up  to  hours  of  meditation  and  restfulness  and  in 
peace  and  joy  of  soul,  seek  thou  the  innermost  door  of 
the  " Tabernacle "  and  it  shall  open  unto  thee.  "Be  still 
and  know  that  I  am  God."  Demand  thou  the  fullness 
of  Wisdom;  push  on,  and  up,  and  the  key  of  Love  shall 
open  to  thee  all  the  secrets  of  the  Celestial  Realm. 

Believe  in  thyself,  for  I  am  inseparable  from  thee. 
I  am  the  unfolding  Power  within  thee.  That  which  is 
now  dark,  incomprehensible  and  obscure  to  thee,  shall 
be  as  clear  to  thy  vision  as  the  light  of  the  sun.  I  am 
thine  own  true  self.  I  am  He  that  shall  speak  the  wis- 

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dom  that  I  ain,  and  that  thou  art.    I  ani  the  One,  alto- 
gether lovely.    I  am  the  LIGHT  OF  THE  WORLD. 


Darling  little  dandelion 

In  your  bed  of  green; 
Brightening  lawn  and  field  alike. 

I  have  never  seen 
More  exquisite  tints  of  gold, 
Humbler,  happier,  faces  bright, 

Than  your  own;  as  nestling  close 
In  emerald  tints,  you  greet  my  sight. 


The  Eternal  Now  is  with  us,  and  with  one  sweep  of 
True  Thought  all  the  fossilated  beliefs  and  fears  of  ages 
past  can  be  cast  from  their  false  foundations,  and  only 
the  Supreme  Knowledge  and  Truth  of  the  Spirit  remain 
unshaken. 

In  such  an  hour  of  awakening  does  the  soul,  like  a 
meteor,  flash  out,  fearing  not  to  claim  its  own  with  the 
Divine. 

In  such  a  moment,  the  newly  illumined  soul  ^alls  out 
to  the  troubled  waters  of  Life— " Peace!  Be  still,"  and 
the  winds  and  waters  obey  the  command.  The  afflicted 
stretches  forth  the  withered  hand,  and  is  healed. 

Silently,  the  Great  Waters  of  Truth  are  cleansing 

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the  thought  waves,  and  false  beliefs  are  falling  away 
from  mankind.  The  realization  of  the  meaning  of  the 
Great  Omnipresence,  Omnipotence  and  Omniscience  is 
sounding  its  harmonies  in  thousands  and  thousands 
of  souls  who  are  knowing  of  the  fullness  of  this  Truth 
in  the  Eternal  Now. 


Surrounding  thee  and  within  thee  is  the  Infinite 
calmness  and  serenity  of  the  Divine.  Awaken  thou  to 
Its  presence,  and  accept  of  the  power  innate  to  do  that 
which  it  is  possible  for  a  God  to  do. 


Untangle  thou  the  thread  of  thy  life,  and  weave  it 
anew  into  the  garment  of  symmetrical  loveliness  in- 
tended for  thee,  thou  perfect  one,  to  wear. 


I  drifted  out  on  the  ocean  blue, 
A  tiny  barque  on  the  boundless  deep, 
Unfurled  my  sails  to  toss  with  the  wind 
And  lay  me  down  to  day  dreams  sweet. 

Memory  wafts  back  o'er  years  well  spent. 
A  child  I  lay  on  the  cool  green  lawn. 
The  same  sky  o'erspread  me  then  as  now, 
The  same  heaven's  blue,  the  sun  shone  on. 

I  lived  again  the  old  love  dreams, 
And  walked  the  halls  of  wealth  and  pride, 
Bent  o'er  fair  form  of  child-like  grace; 
Once  more  I  whispered,  * '  Sweet,  my  bride. ' 

Happily  passed  the  days  and  years, 
So  bright,  so  fraught  with  love  and  joy, 
The  gray,  that  tinged  my  waving  locks, 
Proclaimed  me  little  more  than  boy. 

While  she  I  loved,  too  fair  for  earth, 
In  morning  hours  of  her  short  life 
Drooped  like  a  flower  at  eventide, 
That  has  shed  its  fragrance  o'er  the  strife 


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Of  earth's  sad  din.    It  was  not  death. 
She  gently  smiled,  passed  through  the  gate, 
Paused  for  a  moment,  beckoned  me  on. 
Alone  I  drift,  and  wait,  and  wait 

Until  God  speeds  my  barque  along 
And  Love  calls  out,  "Sail  peaceful  in 
The  Haven  of  bliss,  eternal  bloom, 
Where  we  are  linked  as  one  in 


i  i 


' Follow  thou  me."  I,  thine  own  true  self,  speak 
unto  thee.  Take  heed,  and  I  will  lead  thee  in  fields  ely- 
sian,  beside  gently  flowing  streams.  I  will  open  to  thy 
consciousness  treasures  of  untold  wealth  from  out  the 
store-house  of  the  Infinite;  and  breathe  into  thine  ears 
sweet  melodies  of  Heaven. 

I  will  teach  thee  of  love  so  mighty  that  earth's  con- 
sciousness of  ill  shall  be  dissolved  therein,  and  will  bathe 
thee  in  waters  of  Peace,  in  the  stillness  of  which  thou 
mayst  hear  the  voice  of  the  Master  gently  calling— 
"Follow  thou  me." 


You  leave  an  impression  with  every  thought  you 
think.  Like  tiny  rippling  rills  of  water  they  steal  uncon- 
sciously out  to  mingle  in  the  Great  Ocean  of  Thought 
on  which  mankind  travels. 


*     #     *     * 

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The  most  heavenly  thing  on  earth  is  the  Mother 
Love,  and  the  most  earthly  thing  in  Heaven  is  the 
Mother  Love* 


#     #     # 


Great  centers  of  Intelligence  are  not  dependent  upon 
others  for  their  peace  of  mind. 


*     #     *     * 


Why  seekest  thou  such  blinded  paths,  0  child  of 
earth?  Why  drawest  thou  down  the  curtains  only  to 
murmur  at  the  dusk  through  which  thou  must  grope 
thy  way. 

Throw  open  the  portals  of  thy  soul  and  stand  thou 
fearless  in  the  glowing  light  of  Truth.  One  knoweth  thy 
heart,  the  purity  of  thy  soul,  and  of  thy  holy  desires 
to  uplift  in  the  name  of  Truth.  But  thou  must  have  an 
abiding  Faith,  born  of  understanding,  must  perceive  the 
indwelling  presence  of  the  Father,  the  Infinite,  Intelli- 
gent, Harmony  pervading  all  Life. 


Silently  co-operate  with  the  Divine  in  every  soul, 


*     *     *     * 


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of 

Hearing  my  name  called  in  the  stillness  of  the  early 
morning,  I  asked— " Have  you  a  message  for  me!" 
Promptly  came  the  answer— " Yes;  I  want  to  speak  to 
you  of  the  glory  of  the  Father,  and  of  your  own  soul's 
growth.  Never  waver.  Never  be  discouraged.  Never 
digress  from  the  pathway  of  the  Infinite.  You  are  on 
the  highway  to  receive  the  unsearchable  riches  of  In- 
finite Intelligence.  Go  straight  to  the  Fountain  Head. 
You  are  sacredly  guarded  and  there  are  none  who  can 
overthrow  you.  The  voice  of  Truth  shall  lead  you  into 
all  Truth.  Go  on,  and  on,  and  on.  And  to  that  other 
one  beside  you  in  the  pathway  of  life,  I  will  say— Seek 
not  of  worldly  gain,  delving  deep  into  the  mad  whirl 
of  worldly  ways  and  desires,  but  rather  abide  in  the 
purity  of  the  Spirit.  The  unfathomable  wealth  of  the 
Universe  is  yours.  Guard  well  these  precious  and  price- 
less treasures,  accepting  them  as  the  first  desires  of  your 
heart.  Hold  fast  in  Wisdom  which  guides  you  in  all 
your  ways.  There  are  for  you  hours  of  great  illumina- 
tion. You  are  a  wonderful  soul.  Your  mind  is  peer- 
less. There  is  a  mighty  awakening  for  you  all.  Be  pre- 
pared to  receive  it.  The  Power  and  Love  of  the  Father 
surrounds  you.  Walk  in  the  Light,  constantly,  and 
refuse  to  see  the  shadows. 


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Co 


In  the  soft  gray  of  the  morning, 

Ere  the  dawn  of  the  rosy  hue, 

As  I  lay  on  my  couch  in  the  silence, 

I  sweetly  muse,  love,  of  you. 

The  thought  brings  you  closer,  my  mother, 

Your  hands  soft  caressing  my  hair 

Which,  in  baby-hood  gave  you  such  pleasure; 

As  you  lulled  in  the  old  rocking-chair 

My  sorrows  and  frettings  and  moanings, 

Or  cooing  of  love  and  delight. 

You  touched  me  with  love's  magic  fingers, 

And  turned  all  my  darkness  to  light. 

You  sang,  "Hush  my  babe,  little  darling, 

Holy  angels  are  hovering  near; 

Softly  sleep,  the  Father  close  guards  you, 

Sleep,  bright  eyes,  love  casts  out  all  fear." 

My  soul  drank  deep  of  its  meaning, 
The  fathomless  depths  of  such  love 
As  a  mother's  free  gift  to  her  offspring, 
Sweeping  down  from  the  ethers  above. 
'Twas  in  these  loved  hours  of  childhood, 
Tender  guidings  of  sweetest  refrain, 
My  soul  unfolded  in  greatness; 
Only  to  be  hushed  again 
In  the  world's  oblivion  of  sorrow, 
With  its  unrest,  its  pleasures,  its  joys, 

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That  drive  us  to  deeper  quaffings 
Of  life's  mixtures,  hypnotic  alloys. 

But  not  all  the  pleasures  of  earth-life, 
Neither  its  sorrow  or  care, 
Can  erase  from  my  soul  the  deep  thrilling, 
As  you  lay  your  hand  on  my  hair. 
For  my  soul  bounds  forth  into  freedom 
And  mingles  in  hliss,  love,  with  thine, 
The  cob- webs  of  earth-life  have  vanished, 
Swept  aside  are  the  curtains  of  time. 


Naught  but  the  language  of  the  soul  can  e'er  express 
My  love  for  Nature  in  her  June-time  dress, 
Her  dainty  tints  of  green  and  gold, 
And  shimmering  lights,  as  dawn  unfolds. 


Treading  down  the  ills  of  life,  putting  them  beneath 
thy  feet,  ever  looking  up,  higher  and  still  higher,  thou 
dost  behold  the  Great  Over-Soul  that  illumines  thee. 


If  shadows  fall,  and  earth  seems  drear, 
Take  thought  and  rise  above. 

Thou  art  the  soul  of  light  and  "Heer, 
For  thou  art  God,  as  Love. 


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You  are  instrumental  in  wisdom,  love,  power,  health, 
opportunity,  life,  joy  and  illumination.  You  are  eternally 
arraigned  before  the  tribunal  of  the  MOST  HIGH  within 
your  own  soul,  to  testify  to  the  TRUTH  as  Omnipresent, 
Omnipotent  and  Omniscient.  Your  appetites  and  desires 
are  for  the  Heavenly  Manna,  the  unfoldment  of  the  uni- 
versal soul  of  man. 

You  are  even  now  proclaiming  to  all,  your  knowledge 
of  the  Divine  Harmony  of  the  Universe.  You  are  a 
beacon-light  on  the  Mountain-top  of  Zion  to  guide  the 
mariner  safely  into  a  Haven  of  Peace.  You  little  know 
the  power  of  your  own  soul,  your  individuality  in 
Truth. 

Life  flows  through  you  like  a  mighty  river  in  whose 
current  is  known  only  the  Pure  and  Holy.  Love  per- 
meates your  consciousness  and  thus  you  blend  with  the 
Harmonious  order  of  the  Universe  your  forces  and  know 
only  the  will  of  the  great  and  perfect  Intelligence  in  your 
being. 


When  you  come  to  have  perfect  faith  in  the  Allness 
of  Infinite  Mind,  then  it  shall  be  unto  you  as  you  desire; 
then  you  are  fearless  and  free  in  God. 


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Inbreathing,  "My  body,  my  life,  is  the  manifesta- 
tion of  Infinite  mind."  Outbreathing,  slowly,  "Infinite 
Mind  is  now  cleansing,  purifying  and  revivifying  every 
atom  and  cell  of  my  body." 


It  is  such  a  delight  to  trust  instead  of  reason;  to 
have  faith  instead  of  doubt. 


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Co  JUC5.D* 

Thou  art  my  inspiration,  Dear, 
A  great  white  soul  in  a  desert  drear, 
That  breathes  of  politics,  chaos  and  strife, 
Each  crowding  the  other  for  place  in  life. 

So  calm,  serene,  in  power  dost  thou  stand, 
That  all  men  forget,  as  they  clasp  thy  hand, 
The  greed  that  is  eating  down  deep  in  their  hearts ; 
And,  wondering,  listen  for  something  that  starts 

A  vibration  of  Godliness,  purity,  love. 
'Tis  the  voice  from  within  that  calls  them  above, 
As  stirred  from  the  depths  of  God  in  thy  soul, 
Unconsciously  wielding  the  Christ  power  o'er  all. 


Be  yourself.  Flounder  not  in  the  toils  of  earth  con- 
sciousness of  what  love  constitutes.  Cut  loose  from  old 
conditions,  and  enter  the  HOLY  OF  HOLIES. 

Do  you  not  know  that  each  and  every  soul  must  work 
out  its  own  salvation?  Then  unfold  consciousness  of 
Freedom,  and  breathe,  think  and  live  for  yourself;  thus 
elevating  your  own  life,  and  freeing  your  soul  from  a 
desire  to  stay  with  loved  ones  in  order  that  you  may 
bring  them  higher  which  would  only  tend  to  the  stagna- 

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tion  of  your  own  soul.  Take  your  freedom.  Thus  you 
will  find  yourself  standing  on  a  sure  foundation  and  you 
are  in  a  position  to  assist  others. 

If  you  refuse  to  press  onward  at  your  own  soul's 
demand,  waiting,  struggling  and  striving  for  others  to 
mount  with  you,  your  progress  must  necessarily  be  slow; 
for  each  must  mount  the  stairway  of  illumination  in  his 
own  way. 

If  perchance  great  souls  mingle  in  the  one  great  aim 
of  the  highest  attainment  in  Truth,  spontaneously  mount- 
ing to  the  Christ  consciousness  together,  then,  there  is 
greater  strength ;  for  in  Unity  is  power.  However,  linger 
not  for  any  one,  even  those  that  seem  most  dear  to  you; 
those  that  you  think  mean  heaven  to  your  soul ;  for  verily, 
you  shall  behold  all  souls  as  ONE,  and  be  satisfied  in 
the  Universal  Harmony,  wherever  you  stand. 

Possibly  those  you  would  guide  into  the  Kingdom 
as  you  see  the  door  ajar  for  them,  may  have  already 
entered  by  another  way,  and  be  waiting  to  receive  you 
in  your  more  illumined  condition.  Judge  not.  Fear  not. 
Linger  not.  With  earnest  fervor  and  with  fearlessness 
press  on,  and  you  shall  meet  the  Christ  in  your  own  soul, 
and  commune  with  the  HIGHEST. 


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"Bright   waterfalls    dance,    and    birds    carol    all    day." 


Lotoe  an  JLife'0  Dell 

A  sweet  little  hare-bell  with  pure  eyes  of  blue, 

Grew  in  the  lone  dell,  just  down  below 
Where  the  water-fall  flirted  its  drops  so  bright, 

And  rippled  and  sang  all  through  the  long  night. 

Now,  who  can  say  it  was  lonely  or  sad; 

Or  who  that  it  longed  for  companionship  glad. 
And  yet,  the  soft  sunshine  spoke  love  to  its  heart; 

The  sweet  winds'  caress,  caused  new  tendrils  to  start. 

And  soon,  standing  close  to  this  hare-bell  forlorn, 
A  tiny  new  bud,  a  new  face,  being  born. 

The  voice  of  the  hare-bell  crept  forth  in  great  glee, 
Singing— "Praise  be  to  God,  for  this  sweet  gift  to  me." 

So  stand  we  alone,  until  sunshine  and  wind, 
Awaken  the  soul  to  see  those  of  our  kind, 

Growing  close  by  our  side,  and  longing  to  know 
Of  the  love  in  our  hearts  that  sets  others  aglow. 

The  stronger,  the  elder  and  more  wise  must  rise, 
Stretch  forth  the  hand,  wipe  the  tears  from  the  eyes 

That  look  up  to  them  for  companionship  dear, 
Show  them  the  pathway,  the  light  shining  clear. 

Blessed  Jesus,  the  mighty,  stood  forth  all  alone, 

But,  knowing  his  Oneness  with  God,  ne'er  was  shorn 

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Of  power  to  up-lift  and  brighten  the  day, 
Of  hungering  souls  that  grew  by  the  way. 

So  the  hare-bell,  our  own  souls,  Christ  Jesus,  the  Light, 
Have  ever  a  mission.    Let  it  be  What  is  Right. 

Let  it  be  what  the  heart  sings  as  we  see  by  our  side 
Hungering  souls,  thirsting  ones.    Let  us  ever  abide 

In  tenderness;  knowing  no  lone  hours  of  pain, 
But  singing  sweet  praises  to  his  holy  name; 

As  he  wafts  us,  on  billowy  wings  of  content 

Our  hearts  own  companions,  by  his  bounty  sent. 

Let  us  clasp  hands  and  hearts,  and  souls,  too,  as  well, 
And  enjoy  the  sweet  fragrance  of  love  in  life's  dell 

Where  sunshine,  soft  zephyrs,  and  butterflies  play, 
Bright  waterfalls  dance,  and  birds  carol  all  day. 


The  Infinite  and  Eternal  Energy  of  the  Universe  is 
thine  with  which  thou  mayst  create  thine  own  indwelling 
peace. 


Thou  art  truly  standing  in  the  Great  Eternal,  un- 
touched by  the  shadows  of  earth-life,  and  well  mayst 
thou  say,  "I  thank  Thee  Father  that  thou  hast  heard 
me,  that  thou  dost  always  hear  me,  that  I,  thy  child,  am 
one  with  thee." 

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Deeper  than  the  fathomless  waters  of  Old  Ocean  lies 
the  Truth  of  Life  within  thy  Soul.  Thou  mayst  not  be 
conscious  of  that  which  thou  art,  but  thou  wouldst  lose 
the  pleasure  Eternity  hath  in  store  for  thee  couldst  thou 
consciously  foretell  the  God-Knowledge  which  lies  un- 
awakened  within.  Thou  art  the  Universe  in  concentrated 
effort,  Evolved  Conscious  Intelligence. 

The  wisdom  of  ages,  the  Creative  Love,  the  Life 
pulsating  throughout  the  Limitless  Universe,  the  Power 
which  Controls  All,  is  within  thee. 

Whether  thine  awakening  be  of  great  speed  or  no, 
still  Eternity  worketh  for  thee,  the  unfoldment  of  that 
which  thou  art.  Thou  mayst  drink  deep  from  the  Foun- 
tain of  Joy  if  thou  wilt  open  the  door  to  thine  under- 
standing. 

Transcendent  beauties  await  this  awakening.  Con- 
sciously follow  thy  soul  in  its  hours  of  transition  into 
the  realm  of  the  Great  Invisible.  Enter  the  secret  place 
of  the  MOST  HIGH,  it  may  be  either  on  the  mountain- 
tops,  or  in  the  busy  marts  of  life.  In  this  thought  realm 
thou  shalt  find  abiding  Peace,  unbounded  Power. 

Remember  thou  art  of  the  Infinite  Intelligence  and 
this  realization  shall  hourly  bring  thee  into  greater  Con- 
sciousness of  thy  divine  relationship  with  the  Supreme 
ALLNESS  of  the  UNIVERSE. 


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The  richest  of  God's  blessings  are  forever  thine 
And  o'er  thy  path  through  Life  Eternal  shines 

The  radiance  of  His  love. 

He  weaves  for  thee  a  crown  of  Truth,  to  bless, 
Woos  thee  in  paths  of  Peace  and  Righteousness; 

Lifts,  thee  to  realms  above. 


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JFrom  Spirit  IRealm 
Co  Jfatfter 

Yon  linger  long  at  the  portals, 
Why  dwell  so  long  in  the  mist? 
Love  beckons  thee.    Open  and  enter, 
By  the  Spirit  of  Freedom  be  kissed. 

Thou  art  all  a-weary  of  waiting 
Thy  life  is  shrouded  in  night. 
Let  go  of  old  earth  and  her  doubtings, 
Awaken  in  God's  gleaming  light. 

Around  thee  we  stand,  only  .waiting 

To  bear  thy  sweet  spirit  away 

To  thy  home  that  is  flooded  with  sunshine, 

Where  time  is  eternity's  Day. 

Thy  out-stretched  hands  express  longing 
For  freedom  on  Life's  Boundless  Shore; 
Thy  heart  e'er  eagerly  hung 'ring 
Shall  be  fed  from  Love's  Feast,  evermore. 

Then  drift  on  Love's  wings  through  the  portal, 

Thy  awakening  shall  be  in  the  Light ; 

In  the  Sunshine  and  Peace,  in  the  Glory 

Of  God's  presence,  His  Warmth,  and  His  Might. 


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In  the  Silence  there  appeared  in  the  heavens  an  un- 
usually large  and  inconceivably  brilliant  star.  Mentally 
I  asked  "What  wouldst  thou  have  me  to  know  concern- 
ing the  messenger  of  light  gleaming  on  me  from  out  the 
Heavens  ?"  Quickly  held  before  my  eyes  was  a  filmy 
veil,  and  written  thereon  in  letters  of  gold,  was  the  one 
word,  " Faith.3 


» > 


Wouldst  thou  know  more  of  Life?  Then  fix  thy 
mind  on  Love  Supreme.  Let  the  glow  of  Harmony  reach 
into  the  depths  of  thy  soul,  allowing  the  light  therefrom 
to  tint  thy  view  of  all  thine  eyes  do  chance  to  rest  upon. 


The  Omnipresence  is  Harmony.  Man,  becoming 
conscious  of  this  Truth,  launches  himself  in  Oneness  with 
the  ALL  GOOD.  One  really  desirous  of  the  highest, 
abandons  self  and  co-operates  with  the  Universal  Power, 
thus  throwing  open  the  hitherto  invisible  channels  of 
creative  power,  making  it  possible  to  manifest  perfection 
in  every  expression  of  life. 


He  who  would  associate  with  Gods  must  first  him- 
self become  a  God. 

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Healing   thoughts   held   in   perfect   realization   for 
others,  will  heal  thyself. 


#     #     # 


When  thou  dost  allow  Truth  to  have  full  sway  within 
thee,  then  doth  thy  sickle  lay  low  the  tares  and  fruitless 
growths  of  earth-life. 


#     *     #     * 


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"Why  was  the  thought  of  re-incarnation  born?" 

I  questioned,  lone  and  stiU; 

And  then,  I  listened  in  the  Silence  deep, 

For  words  of  wisdom  that  might  keep 

Me  closer  in  the  thought  of  Christ; 

The  perfect  way. 

Borne  on  the  ethers  of  celestial  light, 

Came  soft  the  answer: 

"Twas  to  satisfy  the  night  of  man's  illusions. 

To  set  the  seal  of  rank  discussion, 

On  his  half-starved  soul.     Oh,  cruel  proposition! 

The  mind  thus  harrowed  with  dark  doubts  and  fears, 

Leads  out  amid  the  labyrinth  of  souls,  his  own, 

And  drops  therein,  his  jewels  of  great  price; 

So  lightly  treasured, 

He  wots  not  of  his  loss  until  he,  all  alone, 

Sees  slowly  measured 

Out  to  him,  that  which  he  has  sown." 


On  the  morning  of  March  Twenty-fourth,  Nineteen 
Hundred  and  Four,  held  before  me  in  the  Silence,  was  a 
parchment  on  which  was  plainly  written— "Dear  One, 
you  are  developing  great  knowledge  of  God,  and  proving 
the  work  of  the  Spirit.  The  Kingdom  of  Heaven  is 
within  you.  All  channels  are  open  to  you.  Your  crown 

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of  glory  awaiteth  your  recognition/'    Much  more  being 
written  which  I  could  not  decipher. 


The  recognition  of  God  as  Love  is  the  annihilation 
of,  the  curative  for,  all  sickness,  all  lack,  all  ill.  Love 
rests,  soothes  and  heals.  Fills  the  nerve  centers,  and 
penetrates  the  bones  and  muscles,  and  is  the  all-absorb- 
ing presence.  No  ill  can  abound  if  Love  is  allowed 
entrance  in  the  consciousness.  Take  the  thought  "I  love 
everybody,  and  everybody  loves  me.  I  love  all  life,  and 
all  life  loves  me. ' '  And  there  will  be  found  no  phase  of 
life  that  will  fail  to  respond  to  this  sincere  love.  Even 
the  plants  answer  readily  to  love  treatments.  Love  is  the 
all-provident  God.  Cleansing,  soothing  and  healing  all 
who  dwell  therein.  Christ,  the  Master,  the  indwelling 
Spirit  of  Love,  pours  through  each  receptive  heart  in 
living  streams  of  light,  His  mighty  power  of  Universal 
Love.  Let  the  affirmations  be — "I  love,  and  love  uni- 
versally. I  love  and  love  individually.  My  love  rests 
over  all,  and  in  all;  and  love  I  draw  from  all." 


The  fleecy  banks  of  drifting  clouds,  under  the  glory 
of  the  shining  sun  of  Love,  melt  into  the  summer  sky  of 
soft  transparent  blue.  Love  is  the  great  equalizing 
power,  the  great  beneficient  harmonizing  medium. 


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Mama  dear  what  makes  you  say 

"Mama's  birdling  must  not  play 

On  the  lovely  carpet  blue, 

In  the  parlor."    Is  it  true 

That  my  Mama  fears  the  sun 

Shining  on  her  little  one? 

If  it  fades  the  carpet  so, 

Can  you  think  it  makes  me  grow, 

Mama  mine?    Those  flowers  of  pink 

Are  so  pretty.    Don't  you  think 

God  can  keep  the  colors  bright 

In  your  carpet?  if  it's  right 

The  sun  should  shine  with  all  its  might? 

Why  don't  you  buy  a  carpet  green, 
Where  tiny  blossoms  may  be  seen 
Just  opening  wide  their  eyes  at  God, 
And  nestling  close  in  Mother  sod? 
They  have  them  in  the  park,  you  know, 
And  Mama  dear,  I  love  them  so. 
They  are  so  soft  and  cool  and  sweet, 
And  feel  so  loving  to  my  feet. 
The  sun  shines  always  over  there, 
And  on  the  blossoms  everywhere. 
I  never  heard  the  Gard'ner  say 
"Pull  down  the  curtains,  God,  I  pray 
Or  you  will  fade  my  carpet  gay." 


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an  30  ©ODD 

Dost  thou  believe,  O  hungering  soul? 
Then  thou  art  blest  beyond  control 
Of  seeming  ills. 


ail  30  peace 

Canst  thou  not  be  so  very  still, 
That  thou  mayst  hear  the  rippling  rill 
Of  heaven,  within  thy  soul? 


ail  30  Lotoe 

Dost  thou  believe,  all  glorious  one, 
On  Jesus  Christ,  the  beloved  Son 

Of  God?    Then  on  thyself  believe. 


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ail  30  Life 

Dost  thou  not  sense,  great  living  soul, 

The  heart-throbs  of  the  Infinite  Whole 

Within?    Then  LIFE  is  thine. 


LOVE  is  ALMIGHTY  GOD.     I  have  no  fear. 


Co 

A  rare  sweet  flower  in  God's  garden  so  fair; 
Soul  that's  as  pure  as  the  lilies  are, 

Attuned  to  the  rhythm  of  Infinite  Love; 

Uplifted,  illumined  with  power  from  above. 


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$oiceD  in  rbe  Silence 

"Can  you  conceive  of  the  intense  longing  of  the 
Christ  to  give  unto  an  ignorance-burdened  people  the 
truth  of  their  being  in  Ood?  We  reach  out  with  the  same 
un-conquerable  love  for  souls,  and  almost  uncontrollable 
desire  to  awaken  these  weary  restless  ones,  to  show  to 
them  the  Way  of  Life.  We  lose  ourselves  in  Universal 
Love. 

We  do  not  sorrow  and  grieve  over  erring  souls  in 
seeming  bondage.  We  see  them  only  as  divine,  knowing 
that  as  Eternity  IS,  so  is  the  assurance  of  each  soul's 
awakening  to  the  truth. 

We  carry  them  ever  in  the  most  sacred  thoughts  of 
love  and  tenderness ;  never  censuring  or  condemning,  but 
gently  uplifting  them  to  the  knowledge  of  the  truth 
indwelling. 

This  shall  be  the  work  of  the  awakened  ones  in  earth- 
life.  " 


The  Eternal  Creative  Force,  the  Intelligent  Har- 
monious Creative  Force,  is  omnipresent.  The  more  you 
draw  upon  it,  the  larger  will  be  the  supply  that  you  will 
become  conscious  of.  Becoming  conscious  of  this  limit- 
less supply  of  Creative  Energy,  you  are  enabled  to  intel- 

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ligently  apply  it  to  your  every  need.  Thus  you  become 
one  with  Omnipotence,  guided  by  Omniscience,  living  in 
the  Omnipresence. 


The  realization  or  consciousness  of  Truth  as  taught 
by  Jesus,  makes  the  usual  way  of  passing  from  death 
unto  Life  avoidable;  for  it  so  spiritualizes  the  atoms  of 
the  body  which  are  but  centers  of  intelligence  under  con- 
trol of  the  mind,  that  perfect  control  of  the  physical  is 
established.  Thus  the  "Father"  and  "Son"  manifest  as 
one;  or  the  cause— Spirit— and  the  "Son"— Conscious 
Intelligence— work  in  Harmony,  and  Life  Eternal  is  the 
result. 


The  soul  that  realizes  its  identity  with  the  Infinite 
and  Eternal  Intelligence  of  the  Universe,  has  gained 
absolute  freedom  and  boundless  power. 


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Solace 

Regret  not  thy  vacation  ended; 

But  rather  rejoice  and  be  glad, 
That  with  Nature  thy  soul  hath  so  blended, 

Naught  can  grieve  thee  or  make  thee  feel  sad. 

Thou  hast  drank  deep  from  the  heart  of  nature; 

Delved  to  its  very  core; 
Gazed  on  its  sprouting  tendrils, 

And  cried  and  sighed  for  more. 

Be  content,  oh  soul,  in  thy  knowledge; 

Uproot  all  thine  error  and  fear. 
Abide  close  in  the  Father 's  loving; 

Erase  all  earth's  sorrows  and  tears. 

Thou  hast  touched  the  heavenly  harp-strings; 

Thou'st  heard  voices  from  over  the  way, 
That  wed  thee  to  Life  Eternal, 

Transforming  the  darkness  to  day. 

Thou'st  communed  with  the  saints  of  Heaven, 

Mounted  to  heights  sublime. 
Attuned  is  thine  ear  to  the  Infinite. 

Thou'rt  bathed  in  the  Christ-Love  divine. 

Then  know  thou  these  great  truths  immortal; 

Breathe  them  forth  to  bless  all  mankind; 
'And  trust  thou  the  Father  forever. 

He  speaks  to  thee,  soul,  in  the  wind, 

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In  the  sunshine  and  storm  and  blossoms, 
In  faces  that  speak  joy  and  grief. 

He  bids  thee  unfold  thy  sweet  secrets, 
And  give  to  His  children  relief. 

Then  content  thee,  oh  soul,  in  thy  longing. 

God  in  nature  hath  fed  thee  full  well. 
Return  to  thy  love-labors,  singing: 

"All  is  Life,  All  is  Love,  All  is  Well. 


Very  early  in  the  morning,  in  silent  realization  of 
the  One  Power  Omnipresent,  asking  for  a  greater  realiza- 
tion of  Peace,  Wisdom,  Joy  and  Poise,  this  message  was 
distinctly  spoken: 

"  Abide  in  Christ.  Openly  commune  with  Him. 
Work  in  His  consciousness.  Bathe  in  His  spirit. 
Breathe  in  of  His  unselfish  love.  Work  exclusively  in 
His  teachings,  and  dwell  in  the  radiance  of  His  coun- 
tenance. 

Unfold  in  tenderness  and  loving-kindness.  Thus 
shall  you  develop  greater  healing  power,  becoming  daily 
more  cognizant  of  Peace,  Joy,  Wisdom,  Power  and  Self- 
Poise." 


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3  <Sem 

"Pierced  through  the  heart  by  a  humming-bird's  bill!" 

Cries  the  morning-glory  of  blue. 
"But  the  sweet  of  my  life,  the  tiny  one  thrills; 

And  is  nectar  to  his  soul. ' ' 

"He  gathers  my  sweets  and  holds  me  entranced; 

While  my  heart  he  dissects  in  great  glee. 
Flitting  gaily  away,  his  beauty  enhanced, 

Whispering  love  to  each  leaflet  and  tree." 


A  voice  from  the  Silence  in  the  early  morning  hours, 
says— "Let  sunshine  flood  thy  soul,  and  health  will 
abound."  Again  it  says— "The  philosophy  of  Life  is 
Love. ' ' 


Out  beyond  the  breakers  of  earth-life,  in  the  calm 
mid-ocean  of  Infinite  Love,  I  am  safely  anchored. 


Deep  in  the  rhythmic  vibrations  of  thy  sweet  life  is 

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that  thou  seekest.  It  is  not  health  of  body  thy  soul 
craveth,  but  it  is  the  recognition  of  itself.  Then,  when 
thou  hast  found  the  kingdom  of  Harmony  and  its  right- 
eousness within,  thou  canst  not  do  aught  but  show  it 
forth  in  thy  body  which  is  thy  soul  manifest. 

Think  deep  and  beautiful  thoughts  of  the  within,  the 
Soul.  Let  eternal  praise  flood  thy  consciousness.  Thus 
shall  all  thy  being  manifest  the  truth  in  fullness,  and 
thou  shalt  be  glorified  with  the  Father's  own  self,  as  it 
was  with  thee  before  the  world,  or  the  untrue  conscious- 
ness, took  up  its  citadel  within  thy  mind. 


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Co  C&ee 

Infinite  wisdom  sits  enthroned  upon  thy  brow,  child 
of  the  living  God.  Call  not  around  thee  conditions  of 
denseness,  but  let  the  Divine  radiance  illumine  thee. 
Thou  art  ever  calling  for  more  wisdom.  Thou  must  first 
assimilate  and  use  that  which  thou  hast  called  forth. 

I  am  but  teaching  thee  of  thy  divine  self,  and  of  the 
unlimited  power  which  is  thine.  Abide  thou  in  faith  and 
seek  not  to  replenish  an  over-filled  vessel,  but  let  Wisdom 
flow  freely  through  thee,  enriching  and  purifying  thy 
consciousness.  Let  it  flow  as  gracefully  and  peacefully 
as  a  deep  running  river,  whose  banks,  enfolding  this  tide 
of  love,  shall  show  forth  the  most  beauteous  and  luxur- 
iant verdure,  the  choicest  fruits  and  flowers. 

The  divine  blessings  of  Him  who  is  Life,  are  ever  the 
same  with  thee.  The  Father  reigneth  in  Love  and  Wis- 
dom, in  unrelenting  power  of  good. 


Let  the  lips  be  dumb  when  no  good  thing  can  be  said, 
Let  the  eyes  close  in  peace,  rather  than  view  evil. 


The  love  of  Christ,  like  an  Infinite  Sea,  enfolds  all. 

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As  the  silver  cord,  the  magnetic  current  of  the  soul, 
is  attached  to  the  physical,  when  in  the  hours  of  sleep 
it  wanders  hither  and  yon,  even  so  is  the  soul  of  man 
attached  to  the  great  vital  and  Universal  Truths  that  so 
disturb  him,  until  he  knows  the  Truth  that  sets  him  free. 

It  is  this  divine  unrest  that  urges  on  in  paths  of 
eternal  progression  and  evolvement. 

There  is  for  man  a  state  of  consciousness,  when 
poised  in  the  principle  of  Harmony,  that  is  absolute  and 
peaceful  progression.  It  is  a  knowledge  that  Truth  and 
limitless  Intelligence  is  Eternally  present. 

However,  the  disturbance  of  the  soul  until  one 
awakens  to  this  center,  is  greatly  to  be  appreciated,  and 
one  should  never  decry  its  onward  urge,  or  seek  relief 
therefrom  in  worldly  avenues  of  thought. 

Rather  seek  to  establish  within  the  mind  the  prin- 
ciple of  Harmony  existing  universally;  then  the  unrest 
ceases,  and  the  soul  finds  freedom  here  and  now,  thus 
becoming  able  to  accomplish  that  for  which  it  was 
launched  forth  as  an  individualized  center. 


Every  soul  has  its  place  in  the  intricate  workings 
of  the  universje. 


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Cf)ou  caijo  art  Seeking  tf)e  Di 

Thou  art  climbing  the  Great  Mountain  of  Life,  and 
the  Light  Celestial  rests  upon  thy  brow,  and  from  thy 
soul  continuous  streams  of  wisdom  are  flowing  to  bless 
the  children  of  men,  even— I  may  say— shall  enter  into 
the  lives  of  the  un-born  millions. 

A  wonderful  revelation  of  Light  and  Love  is  open- 
ing to  thy  consciousness,  boundless  in  its  divinity, 
working  out  into  the  lives  of  all  as  a  destroyer  of 
ignorance  and  sin. 


None  can  talk  of  evil  without  tainting  the  conscious- 
ness. Do  not  plan  to  overcome  evil,  but  be  of  too  pure 
eyes  to  behold  evil.  Build  continually  in  Truth.  The 
Truth  makes  free. 


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<ZBn  Route  to  San  Diego 

Learn  thou,  O  Soul,  from  the  more  simple  things  of 
life,  the  glory  of  the  Father.  On  wings  of  Love,  thou 
art  borne  to  thy  field  of  labor.  Cast  thine  eyes  out  over 
the  golden  bloom  of  wild  sunflowers  be-decking  and 
bordering  the  fields. 

Behold  the  glory  of  their  coloring,  their  bright  faces 
always  turned  toward  the  sun,  drinking  in  of  its  warmth 
and  glow. 

So  thou,  sweet  child  of  Light  and  Love,  ever  turn 
thy  face  to-  the  sunlight  and  warmth  of  the  Eternal 
Center  of  all  Light,  and  let  it  shine  through  thee  until 
thy  being  shall  radiate  the  glory  of  the  God-presence, 
that  all  may  behold  the  gladness,  the  infinite  loveliness 
within  thee. 


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to  tfje  Spirit 

Do  not  seek  to  force  the  Spirit,  but  rather  yield  to 
the  Intelligent  Harmony  and  Life  that  eternally  is,  and 
be  at  rest.  Be  of  one  mind.  "Let  thine  eye  be  single" 
and  willingly  give  yourself  to  the  spirit,  the  intuitive 
forces  of  your  nature. 

You  are  ever  searching  for  Wisdom,  but  wherein 
you  fail  is  in  not  yielding  yourself  completely  to  these 
finer  forces  of  the  Spirit  which,  to>  the  un-awakened, 
exist  in  the  invisible  realm.  Arouse  yourself  to  spiritual 
understanding.  Let  not  the  world  and  its  cares  and 
pleasures  press  hard  upon  your  soul.  In  the  true  self 
you  do  abide  in  the  Most  High.  A  press  of  worldly 
affairs  often  so  ingratiates  itself  in  the  consciousness 
that  you  touch  but  lightly  on  the  Truth  of  your  Being; 
thus  causing  you  to  become  dissatisfied  with  yourself. 

The  decision  is  within  yourself  whether  or  no  you 
will  enter  the  abode  of  the  higher  realms  of  thought, 
thereby  opening  to  yourself  the  consciousness  of  the 
"Kingdom  of  Heaven  within. " 

A  complete  yielding  to  the  highest  desires  of  your 
soul  will  give  you  entrance  into  the  avenues  of  the  Great 
Intelligence. 

All  mankind  may  revel  in  this  realm  of  Truth  if 
they  so  desire,  and  may  live  to  the  higher  dictates  of 
their  own  souls. 

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All  may  sense  the  Divine  presence  and  realize  com- 
munion with  the  more  evolved  individualized  centers 
of  Intelligence  of  the  Spirit  Realm,  if  they  will  but  yield 
to  the  Most  High,  indwelling. 


When  the  mornings  are  gray,  the  clouds  hang  low, 

All  life  looks  gloomy  and  sad, 
Let  your  voice  ring  out  with  a  gleesome  shout, 

'Twill  help  make  the  Old  World  glad. 


Are  you  fond  of  companionship?    Then  know  that 
you  have  it  in  the  Universal  Allness  of  Life. 


Linger  not  in  obscurity  and  darkness.  The  Divine 
urge  within  thee  is  thine  own  soul  calling  for  recogni- 
tion, and  will  not  be  stilled  until  thou  hast  paid  the 
uttermo-st  farthing;  and  established  thy  Oneness  with 
the  Infinitude  and  Grandeur  of  The  Father. 

It  is  not  a  force  outside  thine  own  soul  that  is 
clamoring  for  recognition.  Through  thy  persistent 
desire  for  the  Highest,  thou  hast  called  forth  that  which 
knoweth  no  rest  until  it  findeth  peace  in  the  knowledge 
of  the  Universal  Truth  of  Being. 


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Po00iiultie0  of  tfte  Soul 

You  are  capable  of  giving  forth  from  the  Spirit 
that  which  your  own  soul  is  unfolded  to. 

The  reason  the  inspiration  does  not  come  at  the 
bidding  of  the  will,  is  this:  you  are  not  always  receptive 
to  the  highest,  not  always  prepared,  no  matter  how 
progressed  you  may  be.  The  soul  is  ever  conscious,  but 
you  are  in  a  condition  that  makes  it  impossible  to  give 
forth. 

The  soul  is  always  full  of  wisdom,  but  not  allowed 
freedom.  The  soul  always  receives  the  highest.  It 
never  slumbers,  and  if  you  are  not  in  perfect  bodily  con- 
dition when  asleep  or  resting  in  the  Silence,  you  give 
It  no  chance  to  flow  until  you  right  yourself. 

The  body  must  be  at-one  with  the  soul.  Great 
writers  can  not  always  write,  and  yet  the  soul  is  always 
willing  and  ready  to  give  forth  the  highest.  We  are  apt 
to  disturb  the  soul  expression  by  thoughts  we  should 
not  have. 

The  soul  and  the  mind  are  one  and  the  same;  how- 
ever, the  soul  may  be  gone  for  a  time,  it  leaves  the  body 
and  travels  for  Wisdom  and  Knowledge. 

Soul  and  body  are  two;  for  when  the  body  goes,  the 
soul  lives  on.  Yet  man,  by  the  knowledge  of  the  Truth,  is 
enabled  to  retain  the  body,  the  earth-expression,  so  long 
as  he  may  desire,  as  it  is  but  the  instrument  or  visible 

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expression   of  the   soul,   the   mind,   that  which   is   the 
Real  Self. 

Soul,  or  mind,  is  the  power  which  rules  the  body 
and  is  one  with  it,  provided  the  objective  consciousness 
will  allow  Truth  to  manifest.  If  not  allowed  to  so  mani- 
fest, through  ignorance  of  the  Law  of  Harmony,  the  Law 
of  Intelligent  Energy  as  all-pervading,  then  separation 
of  soul  and  body  must  necessarily  follow. 

In  Eternity,  which  is  Here  and  Now,  if  we  so  will  to 
realize  it,  unencumbered  by  ignorance  and  pre-conceived 
opinions,  we  may  go  on  the  wings  of  Thought,  either  in 
the  seen  or  the  un-seen,  where-so-ever  we  may  desire. 


Among  the  greatest  artists  of  earth's  children  are 
those  who  cull  from  the  heart  of  the  Infinite,  master- 
pieces flowing  from  the  pen  and  reaching  the  hungering 
multitudes  who  are  thirsting  for  knowledge  of  the 
Invisible  Powers  that  be. 


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"All    who    pause    beneath    your    faithful    keep, 
Quaff    life   anew." 


Sentinel  Peak 

Stern  watch-tower  of  the  valley! 

You  rear  your  head  high  in  the  air 

And  all  who  pause  beneath  your  faithful  keep, 

Quaff  life  anew. 

Protection  you  do  give  to  all, 

Who  in  sweet  reverence,  behold  in  you 

The  Universal  Presence,  God; 

While  melodies  of  Heaven  soft  murmur  their  sweet  song 

Through  great  and  massive  pines, 

—And  those  of  younger  years— 

At  random,  interspersed  with  sturdy  oaks, 

Which  e'er  be-deck  your  sides  from  base  to>  dome. 

From  your  great  height 

You  fashion  at  your  will  the  flow 

Of  tossing  waters,  sweeping  o'er  your  out-stretched  arms, 

Falling  like  filmy  veil  to  mighty  depths  below; 

Which  ever  and  for  Aye  do  men  entrance. 

Anon  from  far  aloft  you  poise  in  air, 

Gazing  with  heart-felt  Joy, 

On  falls  of  fair  Yosemite, 

On  peaks  and  domes  surrounding. 

While  ever  at  your  feet  doth  toss  and  roll 

In  sweet  un-rest 

The  waters  of  the  beautiful  Merced. 

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You  view  in  your  majestic  silent  way 

The  valley  that  Daine  Nature  hath  so  wildly  cultured. 

The  willows  bend  and  bow, 

And  sweet  eglantis  bloom,  throwing  to  you 

Their  perfume  rare. 

The  wild  white  lilacs  shed  abroad 

Their  fragrance  on  the  ambient  air. 

The  native  Indian,  stooping  low  o'er  carpets  green 

Doth  cull  therefrom  the  richly  flavored  strawberry, 

And  look  to  you  in  Joy. 

You  keep  your  faithful  watch  o'er  all 

That  tread  the  winding  paths  on  mountain  side, 

And  through  the  valley's  maze. 

Eternally  you  stand  with  head  erect, 

A  Beacon-light  to  guide 

The  Seeker  home; 

And  woo  him  on  to  greater  heights 

Of  poesy  and  art. 

And  when,  be-times  he  needs  must  leave  your  care, 
His  soul  can  ever  view  you  from  afar 
As  you  abide  in  your  majestic  splendor. 

So  to  earth's  children, 

Stern  watch-tower  of  the  valley, 

You  do  ever  sing  a  song  of  Power. 

The  soul  of  man,  that  looks  on  you, 

Can  never  fail 

To  touch  on  Life's  more  Glorious  Themes, 

As  high  he  dwells; 

E'er  viewing  clear  from  out  sweet  Nature's  heart 

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The  beauties  of  the  fair  Yosemite, 
Production  on  the  canvas  visible  of  Life, 
Speaking  forever  the  Power  limitless  of 
The  Almighty  Artist,  GOD. 


Stand  upright  in  the  fullness  of  the  Spirit.  If  you 
do  not  receive  richly,  then  question  your  own  soul.  You 
may  either  create  darkness  or  light. 

You  are  the  one  wholly  responsible  for  your  own 
soul's  progression.  Extend  the  soul  of  Love,  and  it  will 
return  to  you. 

You  are  capable.  It  has  been  handed  down  to  you. 
If  the  cares  of  earth-life  seem  to  press  too  hard,  see  to 
it  that  you  do  not  accept  of  such  cares. 

Too  many  stars  dropping  at  one  time,  fluctuate. 
They  are  excessive.  Do  not  create  in  too  many  direc- 
tions, lest  it  scatter  your  forces. 

Be  led  by  the  inner  knowledge  of  your  own  soul,  the 
Father  indwelling.  The  Key  is  yours.  Will  you  guard 
the  treasure?  Take  the  Divine  leading  and  work  from 
within. 

Give  forth'  the  words  of  the  Spirit,  that  which  wells 
up  from  the  soul  in  love  for  all  of  God's  children. 

The  spirit  of  inspiration  will  guide  and  lead  you  to 
give  forth  the  words  of  Eternal  Truth. 

Blessed  are  the  children  of  earth  who  are  in  the 


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same  realm  of  Love,  vibrating  from  sphere  to  sphere, 
reaching  out  for  the  same  God,  mind  to  mind;  the  same 
thoughts,  the  same  love,  guarded  close,  to  the  end. 


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Cftete  3te  no  Limitations 

We  can  only  approach,  and  become  cognizant  of,  the 
grandeur  and  perfection  of  the  Spirit  by  irrevokably 
uniting  ourselves,  through  the  avenue  of  Intelligent 
Thought,  to  the  Law  of  Harmony. 

There  are  no  limitations  to  the  Divine.  There  is  but 
One  Intelligence,  in  the  which,  man  is  free  to  unfold  to 
any  degree  that  he  desires. 

This  Infinite,  Harmonious,  Intelligent  Force  is  Omni- 
present, or  it  is  not  any  where  in  existence. 

Man's  failure  to  recognize  this  Power  is  no  sign  it 
does  not  exist,  any  more  than  it  is  true  that  electricity 
did  not  exist  before  man  evolved  to  a  knowledge  of  its 
presence  through  his  Intelligence  and  Reason. 

The  out-picturing  of  limitations  in  man  is  no  more 
than  the  out-picturing  in  a  child  of  his  ignorance  of  the 
multiplication  table,  until  by  searching  he  has  proved 
it  an  Established  Principle. 

Latent  within  man  is  the  capability  of  grasping  more 
and  more  of  the  Eternal  Truth  of  Being  as  he  progresses 
in  the  onward  march  of  Life,  throughout  Eternity. 

If  Jhis  Power,  this  Intelligence  were  not  Infinite, 
then  man  might  claim  for  himself  limitations. 

Only  through  ignorance  of  the  existence  of  this  In- 
finite Eternal,  Harmonious  and  Intelligent  Energy,  which 

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is  God,  can  man  fail  in  manifesting   Wisdom,    Health, 
Love  and  Power. 


Thou  art  living  for  a  purpose.  Let  this  Truth  sink 
deep  into  thy  Soul.  There  is  no  time  for  foolish  imagin- 
ings and  waste  of  power.  Poise  thyself.  Conserve  thy 
forces  and  push  on  into  the  limitless  expanse  of  Universal 
Wisdom. 

The  full  glory  of  the  Father  awaiteth  thy  desire  for, 
thy  acceptance  of,  the  Truth. 


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Olftat  10  lifter  Cftougfttf 

Many  ask  what  the  Higher  Thought  stands  for.  All 
must,  sooner  or  later  know,  it  stands  for,  and  is,  a 
Divine  Center  of  Truth  in  each  and  every  seeking  soul; 
from  which  already  are  going  forth  such  vibrations  of 
Christ  Power  and  Wisdom  that  thousands  are  daily 
being  blessed. 

It  draws  to  itself  the  Harmonies  of  High  Heaven, 
which  you  who  will  be  still  enough  in  your  hours  of 
silent  meditation,  may  hear. 

It  draws  to  Itself  infinite  and  illimitable  Wisdom 
which  is  freely  given  forth  from  out  the  realm  of  Divine 
Intelligence. 

This  Higher  Thought  Center  in  each,  vibrates  with 
the  Infinite  Energy  of  the  Universe.  The  seeker  must 
keep  attuned  to  these  Harmonious  Vibrations,  by  great 
and  lofty  thoughts,  words  and  deeds  of  Love  and  Truth. 

The  Higher  Thought  stands  in  the  Universe  as  a 
Mighty  Pipe  Organ  in  some  grand  old  Cathedral,  whose 
deep  melodious  tones  are  even  now  pealing  forth  in  rever- 
berations of  bewildering  sweetness,  heavenly  symphonies, 
entrancing  strains  of  Divine  Music,  and  whose  Organist 
is  Christ,  the  Truth. 

This  Organist  never  strikes  a  false  note,  never 
wavers  in  bringing  forth  the  Harmonies  that  are  divinely 
sweet,  infinitely  powerful  and  eternally  true. 

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In  its  softest  and  most  melodious  tones,  if  you  listen 
closely,  you  will  hear  the  healing  words  of  our  loved 
Master,"  Jesus,  as  breathed  forth  in  tender  love  and 
sympathy— "  Thy  sins  are  forgiven  thee.  Go— and  sin 
no  more." 

Amid  the  wild  crash  of  thunder-swelling  tones,  as 
of  a  gathering  storm,  flowing,  ebbing,  surging,  in  uncer- 
tain time,  you  may  hear  the  message — ' '  Peace.  Be  still, ' ' 
and  the  soft  harmonies  of  Love  float  out  from  this  Grand 
Old  Organ,  the  Christ  Center,  the  Higher  Thought  Realm 
of  the  Soul,  and  into  some  seeking  heart  a  ray  of  Light 
and  Peace  of  Love  Divine,  has  stolen  its  way  and  the 
turbulent  Ocean  of  its  life  is  stilled.  Oil  is  poured  on 
the  troubled  waters. 

The  doors,  the  windows,  of  the  soul  are  opened  wide. 
The  Infinite  Wisdom,  God,  has  spoken  in  the  midst 
thereof,  and  health  and  peace  reign  supreme. 

Evenly,  smoothly,  now  the  Harmonies  Divine  are 
playing  in  the  soul,  and  sweet  consciousness  that  "All  is 
Well",  lulls  to  Eest. 

Suddenly  we  are  awakened  from  our  peaceful  medi- 
tations. The  storm  of  justifiable  wrath  is  upon  us.  The 
intensity  increases.  Wild,  weird,  almost  angry,  these 
deep  symphonies  come  surging  forth.  We  know  the  keys 
are  being  swept  by  the  Master-hand  of  our  Christ.  It 
startles,  electrifies,  thrills  us. 

We  look,  and  lo!  The  tables  of  the  money-changers 
in  the  House  of  the  Lord  are  overturned.  The  atmos- 
phere is  cleared  of  all  save  Spiritual  Knowledge,  and 
materiality  stands  forth,  shorn  of  its  power. 

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Spirit  breathes  softly  forth— "Behold!  I  am  All  in 
All.  Beside  me  there  is  none  other.  I  am  the  Word, 
Intelligence.  I  am  God,  Love.  I  am  come  that  you  might 
have  Life,  and  have  it  more  abundantly.'' 

The  bells  of  Heaven  are  ringing  now,  and  soft 
strains  are  issuing  from  this  Great  Center  of  Melody. 
We  hear  the  gentle  foot-falls  of  Christ  in  our  midst.  We 
sense  His  mighty  Love  in  our  souls.  We  eagerly  reach 
out  to  do  the  works  which  he  did,  and  is  still  doing. 

We  let  ourselves  know  the  great  Truth,  "The  Father 
and  I  are  one." 

Even  Death  is  vanquished  from  our  consciousness, 
as  the  last  sweet  strains  of  this  Great  Organ  softly  melt 
into  the  ether  of  High  Heaven,  and  our  souls  grasp  the 
Truth,  and  affirm— "I  am  a  note  in  this  Mighty  Organ 
of  Truth,  without  which  it  would  be  incomplete.  I  will 
keep  myself  attuned  to  the  Highest,  I  will  breathe  forth 
Love  and  Power  to  All.  I  am  Harmony  itself. 

"I  ana  responsible  to  every  other  Life  for  my  every 
thought,  word  and  deed,  for  that  other  life  is  but  my 
own." 

Thus  in  unity  shall  the  Higher  Thought  Centers  of 
the  Soul  grow  in  Love  and  Knowledge  of  the  Truth  that 
gives  Freedom  to  mankind. 


Look  deep  and  search  the  heart  of  the  soul.     You 
will  find  Love  and  Wisdom  embedded  there. 


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Thought-power  is  wonderful.  It  vibrates  into  the 
depths  of  the  brain,  goes  to  the  soul,  brings  forth  the 
power  of  God. 


The  "  Father "  is  the  Universal  Presence,  Spirit, 
Divine  Love,  the  established  Harmonious  Law  of  the 
Universe. 


Every  breath  you  draw  is  Omnipresence.  You  are 
breathing  the  air  of  Infinite  Power,  Spirit,  Divine  Love, 
One  Fountain-Head ;  the  Spirit  of  All. 

When  you  reach  the  highest  pinnacle  of  thought,  the 
sinless,  selfless  Life,  then  you  have  come  into  your  right- 
ful heritage;  the  Universal  Life.  You  will  manifest  that 
which  you  are— Perfect  Love. 


You  may  look  at  a  rock.    If  you  would   know    its 
contents,  break  it  open.     You  see  Gold.    If  you  would 

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see  the  heart  of  the  Soul,  you  must  pierce  it  with  Love. 


The  Great  Immutable  Laws  of  the  Supreme  One 
live  eternally.  Divine  Love  is  the  essence  of  Life,  and 
Spiritual  Love,  the  tie  that  joins. 


Desire  creates.  When  you  first  commenced  your 
song  were  the  tones  as  they  are  now?  Broken  chords 
become  perfect  under  the  touch  of  cultured  fingers.  Tune 
to  the  ear,  becomes  music  to  the  soul,  rippling,  rippling 
into  the  Father's  care,  calling  forth  immutable  Love,  to 
dwell  in  the  soul  forever. 

Unfold  through  Wisdom  and  Oneness  with  the 
Father;  through  instrumentalities  higher  than  those  of 
earth-life. 

Come  on  to  a  higher  plane;  even  that  of  the  Christ. 
Walk  ye  therein.  The  Gates  are  open  to  those  who  will 
enter.  Hands  are  out-stretched  bidding  you  come  in. 

Joy,  Peace  and  Love  abide  with  you  now  and  ever. 


Look  into  the  crystal  of  the  soul  and  ever  soar  to 
greater  heights  of  Intelligence  and  Love. 

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O,  to  be  like  Jesus!  The  Grandeur,  the  Sublimity  of 
THAT  Soul!  To  live  as  He  lived,  the  life  of  Truth! 

The  Key  of  His  success  was  this,  understanding  of 
the  Truth,  and  to  will  was  to  da.  This  is  the  key  to  the 
unfoldment  into  ALL. 

Can  you  pick  up  the  thread  of  Christ's  Life,  and 
dare  to  do  the  will?  Step  out  and  face  Life,  Come  into 
the  Universal? 

It's  the  self  that  holds  earth's  children,  that  little 
self.  Get  away  from  it.  Teach  others  so  to  do.  Look 
into  the  Light  of  Life. 

This  awakening  within  the  soul  is  Glorious.  Go  on 
higher  and  higher,  step  by  step,  into  the  Eternal.  Bathe 
in  the  waters  of  Life,  rippling  with  Love,  glorified  in  the 
promise  of  His  Majesty,  the  Master. 


When  you  grasp  the  Whole,  the  Universal,  see  the 
Oneness  of  All  Life,  'tis  then  every  fibre  of  the  Soul 
quivers  with  Love  Divine. 

Go  into  the  Life  Universal.  There  it  is  you  find 
God.  Every  where,  in  every  thing. 

You  will  then  grasp  the  Father's  hand.  He  will  lift 
you.  Then  you  will  grow  in  beauty,  grace,  truth  and 
limitless  Love. 


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When  awakened  to  the  Harmonious  Law  of  the  Uni- 
verse, you  will  find  you  are  dwelling  in  the  boundless 
Ocean  of  Life,  with  all  the  Forces  around  you  seething 
with  Love,  Faith  and  Charity. 

This  awakening  to  the  Powers  that  be,  means 
everything  to  the  soul  of  man.  Sources  of  great  strength 
are  being  turned  into  channels  of  earth-consciousness, 
removing  all  obstacles  to  man's  development. 

Open  your  eyes.  Let  in  the  spiritual  perception  and 
awaken  into  the  sunlight  of  God's  countenance. 


Be  thou  holy  within  thyself.  Be  thou  acceptable, 
child  of  the  Most  High,  within  thine  own  consciousness. 
Delay  not  thine  advent  into  paths  of  righteousness  and 
peace.  Awaken  unto  the  power  of  the  Christ  indwelling. 

Only  canst  thou  receive  this  Limitless  Power  from 
within.  When  thou  dost  call  for  outside  forces  to  make 
for  thee  conditions  of  Peace,  thou  art  trammeling  thine 
own  soul. 

When  thou  delayest  thine  hours  of  silent  communion 
with  the  Most  High  to  a  more  convenient  season,  thou  art 
condemning  thyself  to  disappointment  and  failure. 

Stand  thou  in  the  midst  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  ALL 
MIGHTY.  Let  thy  soul  set  in  the  thoughts  of  Love,  as 
stars  in  the  firmament. 

Love  is  the  Power.  It  is  thy  Guiding  Star.  Enter 
thou  the  portals  of  Love. 

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Send  out  Love.  Be  true.  Be  firm.  Reach  out,  and 
you  will  receive.  O,  the  glories  of  the  Divine  Master 
flowing  in  the  souls  of  His  children!  Always  calling, 
calling,  Never  weary  of  reaching  down  into  the  lowest 
depths  of  misery  to  uplift  the  soul  of  man. 


Doubting  keeps  you  in  the  dark.  The  clouds  come 
between  you  and  the  stars.  Wipe  away  the  mists  and 
you  will  see. 


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I  could  not  sleep; 

For  cause  unknown,  I  tossed  me  to  and  fro. 

I  can  not  say  it  was  unrest,  nor  yet  unhappiness. 

But  something  deep  within  my  soul  seemed  stirred; 

Aye,  unto  its  inmost  depths. 

In  the  sweet  silence,  I  had  so  oft 

Called  out  for  open  eyes,  illumination,  clear,  divine. 

And  now,  it  seemed  to  me  this  soul  of  mine 

From  depths  of  being,  innermost, 

Was  awakening  quite  to  the  response. 

Yet  I  anticipated  not. 

I  was  quite  calm  and  self-possessed, 

And  ne'er  more  poised,  I  must  confess 

Than  now.    The  hours  sped  on.    The  blinds, 

I  drew  close  down  to  shield  my  eyes 

From  e'en  a  touch  of  light. 

I  fastened  well  the  door; 

Again  betook  me  to  my  couch.    The  hour 

Was  growing  late. 

The  clock  chimed  out  the  noon  hour  of  the  night, 

When  I,  perchance,  might  free  partake 

Of  blessings  rich  and  rare, 

That  might  for  my  illumination  make. 

Oh,  what  an  hour  was  this 

For  feast  of  soul  and  gift  of  God. 

How  little  did  I  guess 

The  banquet  table  that  was  being  spread  for  me,  in  this, 

The  darkness  so  intense. 

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As  shifts  the  scene  in  deepest  gloom 

On  stage  of  some  vast  theatre, 

So  seemed  the  subtle  workings  that  were  taking  place 

Within  my  room,  before  my  face; 

And  yet  I  viewed  it  not. 

A  rift  of  light  its  radiance  lent 

As  on  some  holy  mission  bent. 

Another  and  another  still, 

In  quick  succession  followed,  filled 

My  room  with  one  vast  lurid  gleam  of  dazzling  light. 

Again,  and  yet  again  it  flashed 

From  Mighty  Source  in  zig-zag  lines, 

In  cross  and  circle  bold;  e'en  did  I  hear  the  thunders 

crash. 

I  queried  deep  within  my  breast, 
Was  this  the  Spirit  Power?    And  then  amid  this 
Weird,  wild  scene,  there  came  a  mist 
Not  far  away  from  where  I  lay 
With  wondering  eyes,  in  holy  calm. 
For  had  I  not  with  longing,  intense,  deep, 
Galled  out  for  this  divine  illumination,  that  now  sweeps 
My  soul,  and  e'en  the  entire  room? 

Had  I  not  known  the  power,  untold, 

Of  calling  only  on  the  Good,  the  Heavenly  Light, 

I  might  have  taken  fright  and  fled. 

Not  so;  around  my  bed 

I  knew  stood  sentinels  from  heaven. 

Fearless  I  watched  with  eager  eyes, 

The  cloud  of  filmy  white  which  now  did  rise 

In  matchless  purity,  until  it  formed  an  arch  in  height 

Of  man's  dimensions.    Then  it  separated  quite, 

Threw  back  its  filmy,  sheen-like  folds 

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Of  drapery,  and  behold! 

In  archway  shining  bright,  there  stood  in  clear  full  view 

With  outstretched  arms, 

One  of  such  dazzling  splendor,  glowing  charms, 

So  peerless  in  his  majesty  and  grace, 

I  scarce  dared  breathe. 

To  gaze  upon  his  radiant  face, 

Was  bliss  divine. 

His  softly  flowing  robes  which  swept  the  floor, 

No  language  can  describe.    The  hour 

Was  Heaven's  own.    Around  him,  myriad  angel  ones 

Were  moving  swiftly; 

They  were  not  visible  in  form;  but  ever  kept  the  room 

In  atmosphere  of  constant  move  and  sweet  perfume, 

In  all-absorbing  love. 

In  blackest  silence  now  a  moment  passed, 

And  then,  once  more,  the  lightnings  flashed, 

Unbridled  as  before. 

Again  the  archway  opened  bold; 

Back  swept  the  snowy,  misty  folds; 

And  lo!    with  loving  hands  outstretched, 

As  if  in  benediction  sweet, 

He  now  stood  forth.    I  bounded  to  my  feet ; 

And,  to  know  that  it  was  I,  pressed  hard  my  flesh. 

Could  it  be  true  that  unto  me 

Should  come  such  power  of  sight  ? 

Such  opening  of  the  mysteries 

Of  Heaven?    This  holy  one  of  dazzling  light, 

This  wondrous  presence,  now,  from  whom 

Swept  forth  such  consciousness  of  love, 

The  earth,  the  heaven  above, 

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Seemed  all  aflame,  and  all  divine. 

Creation,  in  the  soul  of  man, 

Stands  forth  as  God's  Eternal  Plan; 

And  childlike  heavenly  desires 

But  kindle  vast  creative  fires 

Whose  incense  reaches  heaven. 

The  earnest,  intense  longings,  deep 

Within  my  soul,  to  bathe  in  heavenly  visions  sweet 

Of  light  and  gleaming  love, 

Opened  again  the  portals  wide, 

And  lo!    the  shining  One  appeared;  all  radiant,  glorified. 

His  face  divine. 

The  majesty  of  this  scene  sublime 

Will  dwell  with  me  throughout  Eternity. 

Scarce  had  he  vanished  from  my  view, 

When  once  again  the  sheen-like  curtains  rose  and  fell, 

And  rose  again;  while  through  and  through, 

My  soul  was  thrilled  with  love  divine; 

Behold!  a  sweet  Madonna.    On  her  face  was  look 

Of  heavenly  peace;  and  in  her  hands,  a  book; 

Methinks  the  teachings  of  the  Christ.     Oh,  wondrous 

Light! 

Around  her  head,  a  halo  bright 

Shone  forth.    Playing  anear  her  shoulders  of  rare  mould 
Were  numerous  faces  which  did  e'er  unfold 
In  beauty  rare,  and  childlike  grace. 
"Mother/'  I  whispered,  and  apace 
The  vision  fled. 

Within  my  hands  I  clasped  my  head, 

To  see  if  now,  perchance, 

I  might  not  be  in  dreamland,  or  entranced. 

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Or  reaching  out  in  some  imagination  wild. 

But  calm  within  myself,  spake  God; 

"Ah,  no,  my  child, 

I  have  but  answered  thy  sweet  prayer. 

Thou  hast  but  started  up  the  stair-way 

Of  illumination.    Thou  shalt  fear  not,  but  onward  press 

Thou 'It  sense  my  love,  my  sweet  caress. 

Thou 'It  know  the  Everlasting  One 

That  guides  thee  on,  from  sun  to  sun. 

Great  Eros,  with  a  soul  of  fire, 

Hath  played  upon  the  heavenly  lyre 

Of  faith,  within  thy  soul. 

Hath  shown  himself  to  thee,  my  child, 

In  softest  halo,  flashings  wild 

Of  rare  electric  power. 

Let  not  this  hour  pass  by  thee  idly,  child  of  Love; 

But  claim  thy  Oneness.    Let  me  smooth 

Thy  pathway  to  the  Eternal  gate 

Of  Heaven,  within  thy  soul. 

And  then,  behold,  the  softened  light 

Of  dimly  burning  taper; 

And  all  seemed  normal  and  aright. 

But,  as  if  now  to  prove 

To  doubting  mind,  this  wondrous  love; 

Stands  open  wide  my  door, 

Which  I  had  fastened  hard  with  lock  and  bolt. 

In  wondering  ecstasy  I  paced  the  floor; 

Gazing  in  holy  awe  upon  the  spot  whereon  great  Eros 

stood. 

I  meditated  long.    Closed  now  the  door 
Which  was  the  parting  proof 
Of  angel  presence  'neath  my  roof; 

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Then  sought  my  couch.    To  sleep? 

Ah  no!  To  muse  for  hours  in  silence  dear.    To  keep 

Within  my  soul  the  grandeur  of  this  hour, 

So  fired  with  love,  so  wondrous  bright. 

Toward  morn,  sweet  slumber  wooed  my  eyes. 

It  was  a  rest  of  pure  delight; 

Of  such  refreshing  power 

I  felt  within  me  glow  anew,  the  fervor  of  the  hour; 

The  fountain  of  Immortal  Life. 

Erasing  from  my  mind  the  strife 

That  hitherto  had  reigned 

As  'twixt  the  seen  and  unseen.    God  had  deigned 

To  teach  me  in  his  own  sweet  way. 

And,  at  the  dawning  of  the  day, 

There  fled  not  from  me  this  great  truth,  nor  lost 

The  undimmed  splendor  of  the  Heavenly  Host, 

That  move  in  sweet  accord 

With  God's  own  will;  Who,  with  his  word 

Makes  the  unseen  as  doubly  real. 

And  ever  fills  my  soul  with  ecstasy. 

Abides  with  me,  and  makes  award 

For  all  my  hours  of  grief  and  ill, 

Makes  me  to  know  my  oneness  still 

With  Life  Immortal,  which  is  God. 


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